| Literature DB >> 23730141 |
Ronny Cohen1, Pablo Loarte, Christine Garcia, Lizmer Diaz, Brooks Mirrer.
Abstract
Kommerell diverticulum (KD) is an aortic arch diverticulum at the origin of an aberrant subclavian artery. It is a rare anatomical anomaly that can be associated with a double aortic arc, a left aortic arch, and anomalous origin of the right subclavian artery or a right aortic arch with anomalous left subclavian artery. We present a case of KD presenting initially as syncope, as well as a review of the literature of this rare syndrome, including diagnosis, imaging techniques, and current surgical treatments.Entities:
Keywords: Kommerell; diverticulum; left subclavian artery; syncope
Year: 2012 PMID: 23730141 PMCID: PMC3444016 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1315629
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Angiol ISSN: 1061-1711