Hybrid repair of aberrant right subclavian artery with aortic dissection caused by Kommerell diverticulum

BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2021 Nov 22;21(1):562. doi: 10.1186/s12872-021-02340-8.

Abstract

Background: Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) with associated Kommerell diverticulum (KD) is a rare congenital aortic disease. KD patients have a high risk of rupture, dissection, and compression of adjacent structures. Although several treatment options have been proposed (traditional surgery, hybrid operation, and endovascular intervention), a consensus regarding optimal surgical management has not yet been established.

Case presentation: A case of successful hybrid repair of distal aortic arch dissection aneurysm by dissecting KD and ARSA with debranching of right and left common carotid arteries, left subclavian artery, and stent grafting was presented.

Conclusions: The hybrid operation is suitable for elderly patients or those with high risks. Along with intervention, the hybrid operation needs to be developed as a minimally invasive method.

Keywords: Aortic dissection; Hybrid repair; Kommerell diverticulum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Diseases / congenital
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Aortography
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / adverse effects
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / complications
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / surgery*
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Diverticulum / congenital
  • Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging
  • Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stents
  • Subclavian Artery / abnormalities*
  • Subclavian Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Subclavian Artery / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome

Supplementary concepts

  • Aberrant subclavian artery