Wolfe procedure in a 78-year-old patient with aortic root aneurysm: A case report

J Card Surg. 2020 Dec;35(12):3660-3662. doi: 10.1111/jocs.15105. Epub 2020 Oct 8.

Abstract

Background: Aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysms are traditionally surgically treated through the deployment of a conduit with an artificial aortic valve, which significantly increases the risk of postoperative complications in the form of thrombosis.

Materials & methods: We report a case of Wolfe procedure in a 78-year-old female patient with aortic root aneurysm at high risk for conventional Bentall surgery.

Discussion and conclusion: We use this case to discuss the effectiveness and short-term results of this procedure.

Keywords: Wolfe procedure; aortic aneurysm; ascending aorta; noncoronary sinus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / surgery
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications