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Fluttering cord-like thrombus in the aortic arch
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  • Yuki Kuroda,
  • Akira Marui,
  • Yoshio Arai,
  • Atsushi Nagasawa,
  • Shinichi Tsumaru,
  • Ryoko Arakaki,
  • Jun Iida,
  • Yuki Wada,
  • Yumeka Tamai,
  • Takashi Fukushima,
  • Yoshiharu Soga
Yuki Kuroda
Kokura Memorial Hospital

Corresponding Author:kuro1208@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp

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Akira Marui
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Yoshio Arai
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Atsushi Nagasawa
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Shinichi Tsumaru
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Ryoko Arakaki
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Jun Iida
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Yuki Wada
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Yumeka Tamai
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Takashi Fukushima
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Yoshiharu Soga
Kokura Memorial Hospital
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Abstract

Optimal treatment for aortic thrombus remains to be determined, but surgical treatment is indicated when there is a risk for thromboembolism. We report a rare case of a fluttering cord-like thrombus extending from the ascending aorta to the left carotid artery that was removed under hypothermic circulatory arrest and direct cannulation of the left carotid artery to avoid carotid thromboembolism. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and was discharged 9 days after surgery.