Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010; 58(4): 243-244
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1240745
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Delayed Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm in an Adult Onset Still's Disease Patient with Previous Mitral Valve and Aortic Root Replacement

J. Y. Lim1 , S. J. Choo1 , 2 , C. H. Jung1 , 2 , J. W. Lee1 , 2 , C. K. Lee3 , K. J. Choi4
  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • 3Department of Rheumatology, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • 4Department of Cardiology, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Publication History

received June 2, 2009

Publication Date:
31 May 2010 (online)

Abstract

A 59-year-old female patient with Adult Onset Still's Disease (AOSD) presented with hemoptysis and pseudoaneurysm from an aortic root vent cannulation site that was created 4 years earlier for combined mitral and aortic valve surgery. The pseudoaneurysm was successfully repaired and the patient remained well during a follow-up period of 20 months.

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Dr. Suk Jung Choo

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