Endovascular treatment to cerebral infarction combined with right aortic arch and Kommerell 's diverticulum: case report

Objective To investigate the effect of endovascular treatment of cerebral infarction with right aortic arch and Kommerell's diverticulum. Methods Retrospective analysis was done to assess the treatment effect of a case from vascular surgery, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University. This case was diagnosed as cerebral infarction with right aortic arch and Kommerell's diverticulum. Results One month after the treatment of cerebral infarction, we successfully used the thoracic aortic stent to isolate the Kommerell's diverticulum. There were no operative complications occurred. The stent had good shape and smooth blood flow was seen in the stent. Conclusions Endovascular treatment to cerebral infarction with right aortic arch and Kommerell's diverticulum is safe and feasible, and the clinical outcome requires further long-term follow-up. Key words: Brain infarction; Right aortic arch; Kommerell's diverticulum; Endovascular treatment