Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysm in patient with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

J Vasc Surg. 2013 Nov;58(5):1385-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.12.081. Epub 2013 Apr 30.

Abstract

An association has been reported between Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome and necrotizing vasculitis and aneurysmal arterial dilatation. We present here the first endovascular repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysm in a 35-year-old male patient with the classical Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome phenotype. He had a successful endovascular repair with early discharge from hospital with no postoperative complications. His 1-year follow-up computed tomography scan confirmed appropriate stent position, aneurysm sac resolution with no evidence of endoleak, and no further aneurysm formation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / etiology
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortography / methods
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome / complications*
  • Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome / genetics