Brachiocephalic trunk pseudoaneurysm
Dr Tom Foster and Dr Matthew Tam et al.
Brachiocephalic trunk pseudoaneurysms are rare.
Pathology
The brachiocephalic trunk is the second most common site of chest vascular injury. Pseudoaneurysms can measure up to 4-5 cm in length with a diameter of 1.2 cm.
Most common causes are traumatic or iatrogenic injuries.
Treatment and prognosis
Treatment options are either open surgical repair or endovascular repair.