To report the endovascular occlusion of an anastomotic false aneurysm of the ascending aorta.
Case Report:
A 51-year-old patient developed an anastomotic false aneurysm at the level of the aortic arch after surgical replacement of the aortic root and arch for aortic dissection. The aneurysm expanded after 6 months and because of its saccular shape was treated by selective occlusion with detachable microcoils. Magnetic resonance angiography showed the stability of the occlusion after 2 years.
Conclusions:
Endovascular treatment with coils may be a good alternative to surgery for saccular anastomotic false aneurysms.
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