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A case of TEVAR for aneurysmal re-expansion and hemoptysis post-FET

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case study describes an 83-year-old man with a history of total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk (FET) insertion for an aortic arch aneurysm presented with hemoptysis. Computed tomography revealed aneurysmal expansion; however, no obvious endoleaks were detected. The thoracic endovascular aortic repair was performed by deploying two stent grafts to cover the entire FET. Postoperatively, the hemoptysis resolved, and computed tomography revealed a reduction in the aneurysm size. Even in cases where no obvious contrast inflow is detected, it is necessary to suspect an occult endoleak if symptoms such as hemoptysis appear.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf279

Authors: Kotaro Mukasa, Yasunori Yakita, Musashi Tsuda, Shinichiro Abe, Soichi Asano

Institution: Chiba Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000