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Antero-axillary access for hypoplastic aortic arch repair
Sandra Fraund1, Andreas Böning, Jens Scheewe
1Department for Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Kiel, Germany. sfraund@kielheart-uni-kiel.de
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|February 9, 2002
Summary
A 16-year-old boy with hypertension underwent successful aortic arch repair using bovine pericardium patch plasty. This innovative approach addressed severe aortic arch hypoplasia and stenosis, offering a new treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Systemic hypertension in adolescents can stem from congenital aortic arch anomalies.
- Aortic coarctation repair in childhood may not always fully resolve complex arch hypoplasia.
- Recurrent or persistent aortic arch stenosis poses significant clinical challenges.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old male presented with severe systemic hypertension attributed to aortic arch hypoplasia and stenosis.
- The patient had a history of surgical repair for aortic coarctation in childhood via left posterolateral thoracotomy.
- The residual aortic arch hypoplasia necessitated further intervention.
Findings:
- Successful surgical repair of the complete aortic arch was achieved using a bovine pericardium patch plasty.
- The procedure was performed via an anteroaxillary thoracotomy, offering a less invasive approach.
- This technique effectively addressed the significant stenosis and hypoplasia of the aortic arch.
Implications:
- Patch plasty with bovine pericardium is a viable option for complex aortic arch reconstruction in adolescents.
- Anteroaxillary thoracotomy may provide an alternative surgical approach for aortic arch repair.
- This case highlights the importance of long-term surveillance for patients with congenital heart disease and aortic anomalies.