Thoracic Aorta Perforation Treated Conservatively After TAVR in a Patient With Extremely Tortuous Aorta

Lisa Manevich*, Uri Landes, Yuri Gluzman, Michael Welt, Ronen Rubinshtein, Haim D. Danenberg

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Abstract

Aortic perforation is a rare complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement associated with grim outcomes. Tortuous and calcified aortas increase the risk of aortic trauma and perforation. We report a case in which, despite massive thoracic bleeding, avoidance of thoracic aortic surgery resulted in clinical recovery. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Original languageEnglish
Article number101691
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume5
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • TAVI
  • TAVR
  • aortic perforation
  • aortic valve stenosis

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