Fully percutaneous treatment of an aberrant right subclavian artery and thoracic aortic aneurysm

Vasc Med. 2013 Jun;18(3):139-44. doi: 10.1177/1358863X13485985.

Abstract

Treatment of an aberrant right subclavian artery (arteria lusoria) aneurysm is traditionally performed surgically or via a hybrid approach. To our knowledge, a fully percutaneous approach has not yet been reported. We describe the fully endovascular exclusion of an aberrant right subclavian artery and thoracic aortic aneurysm. This approach has the potential advantage of avoiding complications of an open surgical repair, particularly in patients of advanced age and/or with multiple comorbidities.

Keywords: Aberrant right subclavian artery aneurysm; Kommerell’s diverticulum; arteria lusoria; endograft repair; thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Angiography / methods
  • Aorta, Thoracic / pathology
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / complications
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / pathology
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / surgery*
  • Deglutition Disorders / surgery*
  • Diverticulum / pathology*
  • Diverticulum / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Subclavian Artery / abnormalities*
  • Subclavian Artery / surgery
  • Tomography / methods
  • Treatment Outcome

Supplementary concepts

  • Aberrant subclavian artery