We report two symptomatic cases of ductus arteriosus aneurysm (DDA) in
adults treated in our department over a 5-years period. One patient
underwent an open off-pump surgical procedure, while the second one was
treated with partial aortic arch debranching and endovascular
stent-grafting. DDA in adults is an uncommon condition and can present
with rupture, hoarseness or symptoms of airway obstruction. Although
indications for intervention are not clearly established, most authors
advocate that DDAs should be treated regardless of their size, to avoid
the risk of rupture, while others reserve intervention for symptomatic
patients. We report on the management of these patients and provide an
updated review of the current literature
