False aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta caused by an inhaled foreign body. A case report

Vosloo, S.; Reichart, B.; Morgan, J.A.

South African Medical Journal 70(10): 628-629

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 3775578
Document Number: 275476
A case of traumatic false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta is reported. The aneurysm was caused by the inhalation of a needle into the left main bronchus. The diagnosis of a false aneurysm was made 42 days after inhalation. The aneurysm was repaired by direct suture without the need for circulatory assistance or a shunt. There were no intra- or postoperative complications.

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