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Ascending aortic aneurysm after acute aortic dissection in a case with systemic lupus erythematosus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 50-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and a history of aortic arch replacement surgery for Stanford type A aortic dissection experienced a reoccurrence of an ascending aortic aneurysm and coronary artery occlusion. Computed tomography revealed that the aneurysm was compressing the superior vena cava and right atrium. The patient underwent urgent surgery to repair the aneurysm. This case highlights that aortic aneurysms can reoccur even after total arch replacement in systemic lupus erythematosus patients.

Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Cases

DOI: 10.1186/s44215-024-00165-3

Authors: Hanae Sasaki, Ryosuke Kowatari, Yuki Imamura, Shintaro Goto, Akira Kurose, Masahito Minakawa

Institution: Hirosaki University

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,190