[Hybrid Two-stage Repair of Syphilitic Aortic Aneurysm, Total Arch Replacement and Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair;Report of a Case].

ABSTRACT

Syphilitic aortic aneurysm is seldom seen in the antibiotic era. Statistically the number of patients is increasing today and 10% of them seem to develop syphilitic aortitis. A 59-year-old male visited the emergency room due to chest discomfort and general fatigue. Treponema pallidum latex agglutination (TPLA) and rapid plasma reagin (RPR) were both strongly positive on blood tests. White blood cell counts and C-reactive protein elevation were also found. He couldn't figure out how or when he was suffering from syphilis. He needed to undergo a hybrid 2-stage surgery urgently, Total arch replacement and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), because his thoracic aortic aneurysm was growing more rapidly. No complication has occurred during or after surgery. Computed tomography after surgery showed successful exclusion of the thoracic aneurysm. It is important not to forget that syphilis is one of the causes of aortic aneurysm.