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What is Kommerell diverticulum?

Kommerell diverticulum, a remnant of the left dorsal arch, is located where the left aberrant subclavian artery originates, causing external posterior compression of the esophagus. Patients often become symptomatic in later decades as the arteries become tortuous and aneurismal.

What is a Kommerell aneurysm?

Kommerell's diverticulum refers to the aneurysmal dilatation of the descending aorta at the origin of an aberrant subclavian artery, which is seen in both right- and left-sided aortic arches.

What is aortic diverticulum?

The aortic diverticulum, a large bulge on the lesser curvature of the aortic isthums, is an occasional variation found during thoracic aortography in patients with a left aortic arch and normal origin of the brachiocephalic arteries.

What is an aberrant left subclavian artery?

Left aberrant subclavian artery (LASA), is a type of right aortic arch (RAA) branching, which takes-off distally to the right subclavian artery and usually crosses behind the esophagus to the left upper limb.

What is bulbous configuration?

Conclusion The bulbous configuration of the basilar artery tip dubbed the 'basilar shield' is a benign, normal variant of the posterior intracranial arterial circulation. Further studies may be necessary to determine if there is any association with cerebral aneurysms, but the variant itself is innocuous.

Where is the aortic isthmus?

The aortic isthmus is the part of the aorta just distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery at the site of the ductus arteriosus. This portion of the aorta is partly constricted in the fetus because of the lack of flow within the aortic sac and ascending aorta.

What is the difference between an aneurysm and a diverticulum?

The term diverticulum may be more appropriately used when a vascular outpouching represents a persistent remnant of an embryological structure. The term aneurysm can be used to refer to an outpouching or dilatation which occurred due to vessel wall weakening.

What is focal Outpouching?

A ductus aneurysm is a focal outpouching formed as a remnant of a closed ductus arteriosus or possibly a remnant of the right dorsal aortic root[14]. A ductus diverticulum is typically seen at the anteromedial aspect of the aorta at the site of the ductus arteriosus insertion.

What is the aortic arch?

The aortic arch is the top part of the main artery carrying blood away from the heart. Aortic arch syndrome refers to a group of signs and symptoms associated with structural problems in the arteries that branch off the aortic arch. The interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.

What is right aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian artery?

Right aortic arch (RAA) usually comprises an aberrant left subclavian artery most commonly with retroesophageal diverticulum. It is often associated with left sided ductus arteriosus and vascular ring [1]. Symptomatic aortic arch anomalies contain hypoplasia, coarctation (CoA) and pseudocoarctation of the aorta [1].

Is aberrant right subclavian artery a vascular ring?

A rare vascular ring caused by an aberrant right subclavian artery concomitant with the common carotid trunk: a report of two cases. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging.

How common is aberrant right subclavian artery?

Aberrant right subclavian artery (also known as Arteria Lusoria) is the most common congenital anomaly of the aortic arch occurring in 0.5% to 1.8% of the population based on cadaveric studies.

What is the synonym for diverticular disease?

Approximate Synonyms. Diverticular disease of colon. Diverticulosis of cecum. Diverticulosis of colon. Diverticulosis of sigmoid.

What is diverticulosis of sigmoid colon?

Diverticulosis of sigmoid colon. Clinical Information. A pathological condition characterized by the presence of a number of colonic diverticula in the colon. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, including colon aging, motor dysfunction, increases in intraluminal pressure, and lack of dietary fibers.

Kommerell Diverticulum and Medical Necessity

I have never seen a procedure like this, so I am in need of your advice! The procedure is a left subclavian bypass and endograft covering of the original of subclavian and diverticulum with Kommerell and orgin of the left subclavian artery.

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