[A case of ruptured aneurysm of Valsalva sinus into right atrium with peculiar findings on aortography]

Kyobu Geka. 1991 Oct;44(11):933-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 24-year-old man with ruptured aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva into the right atrium originating from the noncoronary sinus is presented. On aortography through the ascending aorta the right atrium in systolic phase and the right ventricle in diastolic phase were opacified. We considered ruptured aneurysm like a streamer (wind sock) entered into the right ventricle in diastolic phase and into the right atrium in systolic phase. Post-aneurysmectomy course was uneventful, and radiographic examination revealed complete repair of the aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Rupture / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Rupture / surgery
  • Aortography
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sinus of Valsalva*