Huge Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Arising from the Aorta-Saphenous Vein Graft Anastomosis after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20131018Abstract
Pseudoaneurysm of the aortic root is a rare condition and potentially fatal if not treated. It may occur in different etiologies. In this case, we aim to show an aortic pseudoaneurysm arising from the aorta-saphenous vein graft anastomosis.References
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2013-11-11
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Sahin, M., Yazicioglu, M. V., Sarikaya, S., & Turkmen, M. M. (2013). Huge Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Arising from the Aorta-Saphenous Vein Graft Anastomosis after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. The Heart Surgery Forum, 16(5), E264-E265. https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20131018
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