Chimney TEVAR for descending aortic thrombosis involving the left subclavian artery ostium in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: A rare case report
Abstract
A 61-year-old woman with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia was admitted with peripheral embolism in the left arm. Computed tomography angiography showed dense thrombus in the descending aorta, left subclavian artery ostium and radial artery. The patient was successfully treated with thoracic endovascular aortic replacement + chimney graft technique and discharged on postoperative day 5.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Aortic Thrombus and Embolism
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN