ABSTRACT

Review of computed tomography (CT) scans showed complete obstruction of the left main bronchus and opacification of the entire left lung (Figure 18.2). His clinical status was unstable and he continued to deteriorate. En route to the operating room he sustained a cardiac arrest. He was resuscitated and placed as

Figure 18.1 Angiogram demonstrating the previous thoracic aortic graft with persistent type-B aortic dissection that extends to the celiac axis. A large pseudoaneurysm is present medially.