Title of article :
Incidental Finding and Endovascular Repair of a Left Internal Mammary Artery Aneurysm following a Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Author/Authors :
Lawani, Osayi HCA Houston Healthcare-Kingwood, USA , Ganim, Jiries University of Southern California, USA , Ganim, Rick Vital Heart & Vein, USA
Abstract :
True aneurysms discovered within the internal mammary artery are extremely rare and typically have an asymptomatic occurrence.
Their presentation and management have also been variable due to their low incidence, decreased detection, or lack of
documentation. They have a high risk for morbidity or mortality as they can possibly rupture with increasing size and thus
become life-threatening. Coronary CT angiography is the most definitive test for confirming and finding complications related
to the aneurysm. With an increase in the aging population and advancement in the techniques used in coronary artery bypass
grafting, it is likely that the rate of recorded occurrence of aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms will increase. Endovascular repair is
currently the most favored treatment modality. In this report, we describe a case of a 74-year-old male who was incidentally
found to have a left internal mammary artery aneurysm following complaints of chest pain related to another nearly occluded
grafted vessel. To the best of our knowledge, and following an extensive literature review, this is likely the first documented case
of a true aneurysm found within a left internal mammary artery bypass graft. The patient recovered well following placement of
a covered stent; however, upon follow-up one year later, he was found to have stenosis of the same vessel, which was
subsequently treated without further complication.
Keywords :
Endovascular Repair , Mammary Artery Aneurysm , Artery Bypass Graft
Journal title :
Case Reports in Cardiology