Dysphagia aortica secondary to thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm resolved after endograft placement

Autor: Sally H.J. Choi, Gary K. Yang, MD, PhD, Joel Gagnon, MD, DEC, FRCSC
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, Vol 5, Iss 4, Pp 501-505 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2468-4287
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.08.008
Popis: Dysphagia aortica is a rare entity defined as difficulty in swallowing due to external compression by the aorta. Aneurysmal dysphagia aortica successfully treated with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is exceedingly rare. We report the case of a 74-year-old woman with known thoracoabdominal aneurysm who presented with acute shortness of breath and 3-month history of dysphagia. Computed tomography angiography revealed aneurysmal growth and massive esophageal dilation. She underwent TEVAR and visceral debranching, which led to complete symptom resolution correlated with sac regression. We also present a comprehensive review of the literature with a focus on cases of aneurysmal dysphagia aortica treated with TEVAR. Keywords: Dysphagia, Dysphagia aortica, Aortic aneurysm, Thoracic endovascular aortic repair, Endovascular therapy
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