Syncope as Initial Presentation of Kommerell Diverticulum

Abstract

Kommerell diverticulum (KD) is an aortic arch diverticulum at the origin of an aberrant subclavian artery. It is a rare anatomical anomaly that can be associated with a double aortic arc, a left aortic arch, and anomalous origin of the right subclavian artery or a right aortic arch with anomalous left subclavian artery. We present a case of KD presenting initially as syncope, as well as a review of the literature of this rare syndrome, including diagnosis, imaging techniques, and current surgical treatments.

Keywords

diverticulum - Kommerell - left subclavian artery - syncope

Note

This is an original manuscript of original research and discussion presented for review and possible publication for advancement of medical education. It has not been submitted to any other journal. There are no financial interests tied to this original research, neither is there any outside support. The authors listed originally prepared all materials. The authors listed have contributed to, read, and approved the manuscript. The authors listed that they have no conflicts of interest.

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