Hybrid repair of Kommerell's diverticulum with aberrant subclavian artery

Kommerell's diverticulum (KD) is a rare aortic arch anomaly associated with aberrant subclavian arteries and risk of rupture. We present an 80-year-old woman with a right-sided aortic arch and aberrant left subclavian artery arising from a 5.0-cm KD. A staged hybrid repair was performed: right carotid-subclavian bypass, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, and embolization of the aberrant subclavian artery. Postoperative imaging confirmed complete exclusion of the diverticulum and a patent bypass graft. This case illustrates the safety and effectiveness of hybrid repair for KD in complex arch anatomy, offering a less invasive alternative to open surgery.

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Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
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2026-01-06
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvscit.2026.102129
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Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
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Kommerell's diverticulum (KD) is a rare aortic arch anomaly associated with aberrant subclavian arteries and risk of rupture. We present an 80-year-old woman with a right-sided aortic arch and aberrant left subclavian artery arising from a 5.0-cm KD. A staged hybrid repair was performed: right carotid-subclavian bypass, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, and embolization of the aberrant subclavian artery. Postoperative imaging confirmed complete exclusion of the diverticulum and a patent bypass graft. This case illustrates the safety and effectiveness of hybrid repair for KD in complex arch anatomy, offering a less invasive alternative to open surgery.

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative TechniquesVol. 12(2)
Geisinger Medical Center (US), Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (US), Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (US)
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