Simultaneous tracheobronchial and esophageal obstruction caused by a descending thoracic aneurysm

Abstract

Descending thoracic aortic aneurysms are a rare cause of symptomatic airway or esophageal obstruction. We report the case of a patient with simultaneous severe dyspnea and dysphagia from the thoracic portion of a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. Perioperative management of the airway obstruction was an essential component of successful treatment. Repair of the aneurysm resulted in resolution of the patient’s symptoms. (J VASC SURG 1993;18:90-4.) © 1993, Society for Vascular Surgery and International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter. All rights reserved.