ATHEROSCLEROTIC ANEURYSM OF THE PROXIMAL SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY - A CASE-REPORT

Aneurysms of the upper extremities, and particularly the intrathoracic segment of the subclavian artery, are unusual. Surgical approach and timing of repair remain controversial. We successfully treated a case of a large proximal subclavian artery aneurysm, atherosclerotic in ori gin. In spite of the size, the symptoms were vague. The patient underw ent partial resection of the lesion located in the proximal third of t he right subclavian artery, and repair using 8mm dacron interposition graft. She did well postoperatively and remains symptom free at 1 year . A discussion of this disorder with the relevant literature review is herein included.