Figure 1
Figure 1. Preoperative CT scan showing a floating, pedunculated mass in
the ascending aorta (A and B). Perioperative transesophageal
echocardiography confirmed the finding. The mass in located at the
posterior wall of the aorta and floats in the bloodstream in a
pulse-synchronized manner (C and D). Intraoperative photograph showing
thrombus mass attached on the aorta (E). Patch repair after open
thrombectomy (F).