A time bomb in the thorax: the giant ascending aortic aneurysm: case report.

Abstract	We report the case of a 82-year-old woman, asymptomatic, subject to chest computed tomography for trauma. Then the patient underwent surgery. Before sternotomy, femoro-femoral bypass was starter in order to decompress the aneurysm; using deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest, ascending aorta and hemiarch replacement were performed with a Dacron graft. Post-operative course was uneventful.
Authors	A Fiore, A M Grande, C Pellegrini, M Viganò
Journal	Il Giornale di chirurgia (G Chir) 2012 Jan-Feb Vol. 33 Issue 1-2 Pg. 24-5 ISSN: 0391-9005 [Print] Italy
PMID	22357434 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Biocompatible Materials Polyethylene Terephthalates
Topics	Aged, 80 and over Aortic Aneurysm (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery) Biocompatible Materials (therapeutic use) Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation (methods) Circulatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia Induced Female Humans Polyethylene Terephthalates (therapeutic use) Thoracic Vertebrae (injuries) Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome

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