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Abstract

Objectives

An aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is one of the most common anatomic variants of the aortic arch. The combination of an ARSA and a transection is naturally rare.

Methods

This case report describes the treatment of a transection in the presence of an ARSA and the follow-up of two years.

Results

We successfully treated the contained rupture with a stentgraft. Both subclavian arteries had to be covered in the emergency setting. At the two-year follow-up, the patient did not suffer from any neurological impairment.

Conclusions

In emergency settings, primary cover of both subclavian arteries with a stentgraft can be performed in individual cases after risk assessment. Severe complications such as development of upper limb ischaemia, ASAS or reduced perfusion of the posterior cerebral circulation should be considered in treatment planning.

Keywords

aberrant right subclavian artery traumatic aortic rupture TEVAR anterior spinal artery syndrome

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Two-year follow-up after treatment of an aortic transection in the presence of an aberrant right subclavian artery