Transesophageal echo-guided endovascular exclusion of thoracic aortic mobile thrombi

J Vasc Surg. 2004 Jan;39(1):238-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2003.07.017.

Abstract

Mobile luminal thrombus of the descending thoracic aorta is an unusual finding in patients with peripheral embolization. The diagnosis is best made with transesophageal echography (TEE). Traditionally, systemic anticoagulation and selective surgical thrombectomy are standard treatment. We present a case report of recurrent mobile thrombus despite surgical thrombectomy and systemic anticoagulation. We treated it with endovascular exclusion of a descending thoracic aorta emboligenic lesion with an endoluminal stent graft, using simultaneous TEE and fluoroscopic intraoperative guidance. The patient remains symptom-free 9 months after stent-graft implantation. TEE-guided endoluminal exclusion should be considered in treatment of descending thoracic aorta emboligenic lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases / therapy*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*
  • Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional*