thoracic duct aneurysm

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•If no dissection : control the risk factor , treat HTN , stop smoking , B blockers ARB decrease TGFb , prophylactic surgery if > 5.5cm in ascending aorta or > 6.5cm in descending aorta .•If dissection : control BP by esmolol then surgical repair .


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