A case of paraplegia following endovascular stent repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Abstract

Paraplegia secondary to spinal cord infarction is a recognized complication of open thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAA) repair. TAA is serious and unpredictable condition. Therefore, aortic repair requires thorough information on managing the potential complications will facilitate improve control the problem. We report the symptoms and management of paraplegia in a patient who underwent stent insertion as TAA.

• Authors: Min Young Lee, Myung-Goo Lee, Kyung-Soon Hong, Chang Yul Lee, Kyu Tae Park, Chan Woo Lee, Myeong Shin Ryu, Young Muk Kim, Dae Hyun Hwang
• Journal: Korean circulation journal (Korean Circ J) Vol. 41 Issue 3 Pg. 160-3 (Mar 2011) ISSN: 1738-5555 [Electronic] Korea (South)
• PMID: 21519517 (Publication Type: Journal Article)