Bronchomalacia Complication Following a Bentall Procedure in a Patient With Marfan Syndrome
Handling extensive aortic aneurysms poses a complex challenge in the realm of clinical practice. Nonetheless, this case study demonstrates the successful surgical management of an aortic aneurysm in a 35-year-old patient with an undiagnosed syndrome related to connective tissue disorder. Remarkably, as a postoperative complication, the patient developed bronchomalacia, which was diligently managed throughout the treatment process. The approach to this distinctive case entailed meticulous surgical planning and skillful intervention, effectively addressing both conditions. Importantly, the successful outcome underscores the significance of a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach in achieving favorable results for intricate cases of this nature.
Authors
- Theodoros Milas
- Nikolaos G. Baikoussis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5645-662X)
- Nikolaos Koumallos
- Evangelia Sigala
- Antonella Koutela
Institutions
- Institute of Cytology (RU)
- Ippokrateio General Hospital of Thessaloniki (GR)
- Hippocration General Hospital (GR)
- Evangelismos Hospital (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-12-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.100072
- Primary Topic
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00