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Value of multislice CT scan in redo cardiac surgery with previous Lita graft

Pankaj Saxena1, Lisa Friedrich, Rohan Vanden Driesen

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia. drpankajsaxena@hotmail.com

Heart, Lung & Circulation
|July 13, 2007
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Redo cardiac surgery for ascending aortic aneurysms is common. Pre-operative imaging, like computed tomography scans, aids in safely planning complex aortic aneurysm replacement in patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting and mediastinitis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Redo cardiac surgery is frequently performed.
  • Ascending aortic aneurysms require surgical intervention.
  • Previous coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) presents unique challenges.

Observation:

  • A patient with a patent left internal thoracic artery (LITA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) artery underwent redo cardiac surgery.
  • The patient required ascending aorta aneurysm replacement.
  • The patient had a history of mediastinitis.

Findings:

  • A 64-slice computed tomographic (CT) scan was utilized for pre-operative planning.
  • The CT scan facilitated a safe surgical approach for ascending aorta replacement.
  • Successful management of a complex redo cardiac surgery case was achieved.

Implications:

  • Pre-operative CT imaging is crucial for planning complex redo cardiac surgeries.
  • Advanced imaging improves safety and outcomes in patients with prior CABG and mediastinitis.
  • This case highlights the importance of tailored surgical strategies in redo cardiac procedures.

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