Successful treatment of aortic root aneurysm after orthotopic heart transplantation: case report

Transplant Proc. 2008 Oct;40(8):2852-3. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.08.054.

Abstract

Aortic root aneurysm after orthotopic heart transplantation (HTx) is rare. It may originate from cystic medial necrosis of the donor heart aorta. Herein we have reported a 64-year-old man who received an orthotopic HTx due to dilated cardiomyopathy. Although asymptomatic, follow-up echocardiography revealed dilatation of the aortic root and severe aortic regurgitation at 3 years after the transplantation. He underwent a Bentall procedure with a prosthetic valved conduit. The post-operative course was uneventful. This case demonstrated that a heart-transplant recipient with a late aortic root aneurysm can be successfully treated with an excellent outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / surgery*
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Transplantation / methods*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Tissue Donors
  • Treatment Outcome