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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999;16:576-579
© 1999 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Resection of atherosclerotic aneurysm at origin of aberrant right subclavian artery

Herzzentrum, University of Leipzig, Russenstrasse 19, D-04289, Leipzig, Germany

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In two patients (75- and 88-years-old), with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass and using a transaortic approach, a rare calcified aneurysm at the origin of an aberrant right subclavian artery was closed with a prosthetic patch. The aneurysm was partially resected and the remainder closed over the patch. This technique obviates the need for hazardous clamping of the aorta around the base of the calcified aneurysm and allows secure closure of the origin of the aneurysm.

Key Words: Aberrant right subclavian artery • Arteria lusoria • Dysphagia lusoria