Open repair of a recurrent abdominal aorta pseudoaneurysm in Behçet's disease - 28/04/23
Summary |
Vascular involvement is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in Behçet's disease (BD). Aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm formation is one of the vascular complications, and the aorta is the most common site. Currently, there is no definitive therapeutic modality. Both open surgery and endovascular repair are safe and effective options. However, the recurrence rate over the anastomotic sites is a major concern. We report a case of BD in a patient with recurrent abdominal aorta pseudoaneurysm 10 months after the first surgery. Preoperative corticosteroids followed by open repair were performed with good outcomes.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Behçet's disease, Abdominal aorta, Pseudoaneurysm, Immunosuppressive therapy
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Vol 48 - N° 1
P. 24-27 - février 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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