Pseudoaneurysm of subclavian artery 21-years after staged repair of tetralogy of Fallot

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2002 Jan;21(1):114-6. doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)01039-9.

Abstract

Three cases of pseudoaneurysm of subclavian artery in long-term follow-up after staged repair of tetralogy of Fallot are described. The angiographical study revealed that aneurysms were located in the systemic end area of previously ligated modified Blalock-Taussing shunt. Aneurysmectomy with resection of a shunt and segment of subclavian artery was performed. We believe division of a prosthetic shunt should be routinely performed during complete repair of tetralogy to prevent morbidity in the long-term follow-up period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Subclavian Artery*
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery*