Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Without Subclavian Revascularization of a Ruptured Kommerell Diverticulum

JACC Case Rep. 2024 Apr 22;29(11):102349. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102349. eCollection 2024 Jun 5.

Abstract

A ruptured Kommerell diverticulum is extremely rare. This is the first report of thoracic endovascular aortic repair without subclavian revascularization of a ruptured Kommerell diverticulum with a right-sided aortic arch. However, decisions regarding subclavian revascularization should be individualized based on the patient's anatomy and clinical presentation.

Keywords: Kommerell diverticulum; aortic rupture; thoracic endovascular aortic repair.

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