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Dysphagia lusoria occurs due to compression of the esophagus as an aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) crosses the mediastinum. Surgical management includes open, hybrid, and endovascular techniques, with no consensus gold standard. There are few reports of robotic-assisted ARSA resection. We describe the innovative technique and outcomes for two patients who successfully underwent robotic-assisted transthoracic resection of an ARSA after right carotid-subclavian bypass for dysphagia lusoria. Both patients experienced improvement or resolution of their dysphagia and no major complications. In select patients with a noncalcified origin of the ARSA without aneurysmal degeneration, the robotic-assisted approach represents a viable option.
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In the present report, we describes a case of surgical resection of an isolated superficial temporal artery aneurysm without underlying systemic pathology. Although aneurysms of this sort most commonly occur in the setting of recent trauma, this case demonstrates an uncommon presentation. We hope to further contribute to the literature regarding this condition.