Anatomopathological Session Case 6/2007 - Early Post-operative Cardiogenic Shock After Stenting of Thoracic Aorta Aneurysm
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Medical investigation included angiotomography (May 23, 2005) which revealed enlargement of the mediastinum due to a bulky aneurysm in the thoracic aorta in its arch and descending portion, measuring 9 cm in transversal diameter and 7 cm in length, as well as mural thrombosis and an aneurysm at the thoracoabdominal junction with dimensions of 5 cm by 4 cm. Bilateral pleural effusions were detected, and the patient was referred to InCor for treatment of the aortic aneurysm.
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