Journal: Future cardiology

Article Title: Surgical exclusion of a saccular aneurysm within a patent ductus arteriosus in an adult patient with Ortner's syndrome.

PMID/MRN: 27759427

Publication Date: 2016-Nov-02

Abstract:

In adult the patent ductus arteriosus is a rare condition associated sometimes with lethal complications. We describe the case of a 44-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus admitted to our hospital with hoarseness and severe dyspnea. Clinical imaging examinations indicated a saccular aneurysm within a persistent ductus arteriosus with signs of impending rupture. Patient was not considered suitable for transcatheter closure and therefore she underwent open aortic repair. The procedure was uneventful and any significant complications occurred during postoperative course.