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Transfemoral control of ruptured aortic pseudoaneurysm at aortic root reoperation
Gosta Pettersson1, Marcos Nores, A Marc Gillinov
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.
Abstract:
Median sternotomy in the setting of aortic pseudoaneurysm and/or rupture is hazardous, requiring technical modifications to prevent exsanguination. Free aortic disruption, particularly when accompanied by aortic regurgitation, presents a particularly challenging situation. The critical issue is to protect the brain and heart while obtaining control of the aorta. We report management of such a case using transfemoral balloon aortic occlusion.
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