[Treatment options for complex aortic aneurysms – own experiences].

Complex aortic aneurysms extend to more aortic segments, and/or include one or more orifices of highly important side branches. Meanwhile complex aneurysms need reconstructive solutions in one sitting or hybrid procedures timely close to each other, multiple aneurysms can be treated technically and timely separated. Previously, open surgery was the only opportunity to intervene, which was associated with significant surgical trauma and was not suitable for high risk patients when devastating complications were likely.

[Kommerell diverticulum – rare complications of a rare disease].

Incidence of anomalies of the aortic arch is estimated 1-2 per cent in newborn babies. Lusory artery may arise either from left sided aortic arch in 0.7–2 per cent, or from right sided aortic arch in 0.

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The blunt injury of the thoracic aorta constitutes one of the most severe chapter of traumatology. Open and transmural aortic injury leads to death on site, but its blunt trauma provides chance for survival if expeditious transport, diagnostic workup and proper selection of treatment are given. The blunt trauma of the aorta usually is a part of multiple injuries which determines the final outcome significantly.

[Late complications and treatment options of aortic coarctation operated in childhood].

Introduction: The prevalence of congenital aortic coarctation is 4 in 10 000 live birth. Aortic coarctation is typically located in the aortic isthmus, but it may occur at atypical sites. Treatment options include both surgical and endovascular interventions.

[Penetrating atheromatous ulcer of the thoracic aorta. Treatment options].

Introductions: Atherosclerosis is a generalized degenerative disease of arteries. A rare manifestation of that is the penetrating atheromatous aortic ulceration of the aortic wall which may be complicated by subintimal hematoma, dissection, false aneurysm and rupture (acute aortic syndrome).

Aim: The aim of the authors was to analyse their experience with this rare disease.