Two-stage repair for aortic regurgitation with interrupted aortic arch

Ann Thorac Surg. 1998 Apr;65(4):1151-3. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00054-x.

Abstract

We performed two-stage repair for a rare adult case of interrupted aortic arch with aortic regurgitation and sinus of Valsalva aneurysm. A lateroisthmic bypass was established with minimal thoracotomy and partial clamping of the descending aorta to preserve collateral circulation. This was followed by aortic root reconstruction with a prosthetic graft and valve for aortic regurgitation with sinus of Valsalva aneurysm. This less invasive two-stage repair for such a rare pathology may facilitate smooth recovery of the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Collateral Circulation
  • Constriction
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Regional Blood Flow
  • Sinus of Valsalva / surgery*
  • Thoracotomy

Substances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalates