Successful treatment of aortic dissection after heterotopic heart transplantation

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Apr;59(4):990-2; discussion 992-3. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)00962-7.

Abstract

Heterotopic heart transplantation is a valid option when there is a large donor-recipient size mismatch. However, the presence of the diseased native heart can jeopardize the medium-term and long-term outcome. The problems stemming from this most commonly described in the literature are thromboembolism, angina, and arrhythmias. In this report, we describe the case of a type A aortic dissection in the native aorta that occurred 30 months after heterotopic heart transplantation and the surgical technique successfully applied for its repair. We also discuss some of the alternative techniques.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Suture Techniques
  • Transplantation, Heterotopic*