The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 4 , Pages 888-892 , April 2007

Aberrant subclavian artery and Kommerell aneurysm: Surgical treatment with a standard approach

  • Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, MD, Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, 3009 North Ballas Road, Suite 360 C, St Louis, MO 63131.
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  • Paolo Masetti, MD

Received 28 November 2006 ,Accepted 7 December 2006.

  • Image Result

    Large aneurysm of Kommerell diverticulum of an aberrant right subclavian artery. The aneurysm involves the entire intrathoracic segment of the aberrant artery.

    Large aneurysm of Kommerell diverticulum of an aberrant right subclavian artery. The aneurysm involves the entire intrathoracic segment of the aberrant artery.

  • Image Result

    CT image of a large (5-cm) aneurysm of a Kommerell diverticulum associated with an aneurysm (4.5 cm) of the adjacent descending thoracic aorta. CI, computed tomography.

    CT image of a large (5-cm) aneurysm of a Kommerell diverticulum associated with an aneurysm (4.5 cm) of the adjacent descending thoracic aorta. CI, computed tomography.

PII: S0022-5223(06)02279-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.12.005

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 4 , Pages 888-892 , April 2007

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