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Aberrant right subclavian artery and calcified aneurysm of kommerell's diverticulum: an alternative approach

Authors: Jose Rubio J Alvarez, Sierra JL Quiroga, Adrio B Nazar, Martinez JM Comendador, Garcia J Carro

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2008

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We report a 72 year-old man with dysphagia and dizziness. Aortography and Computed tomographic scans revealed the aberrant right subclavian artery arising from a calcified aneurysm of the Kommerell's diverticulum and bilateral carotid artery disease with atherosclerotic narrowing. Surgical relief was accomplished by excluding the aneurysm from circulation through the aortic arch and a 10 mm graft was interposed between the aberrant artery and the ascending aorta.

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Title: Aberrant right subclavian artery and calcified aneurysm of kommerell's diverticulum: an alternative approach
Authors: Jose Rubio J Alvarez
Sierra JL Quiroga
Adrio B Nazar
Martinez JM Comendador
Garcia J Carro
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-3-43

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