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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Communications before Transcatheter Closure
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Evaluation of Annuloaortic Ectasia by Angioscopy and IVUS "Report of 2 cases"
K Tokuhiro1, Y Uchida, K Kawamura
1Cardiovascular Center Toho University Hospital at Sakura 564-1 Shimoshizu Sakura city, Chiba 285-8741 Japan.
Abstract:
We attempted combined use of angioscopy and intravascular ultrasonography (IVUS) to localize the coronary ostia and determine the aortic segment to be replaced in patients with annuloaortic ectasia, because these preoperative informations are important for selection of an appropriate technique for reconstructing the coronary artery, to prevent complications, and also to postoperative follow-up. Two cases with annuloaortic ectasia underwent angioscopy and IVUS both pre- and post-operatively. Structure of aortic cusps, position of coronary ostia, the extent of ectasia with very thin wall were clearly observed by IVUS. Angioscopy showed milky white luminal surface of the ectasic segment. After Cabrol's operation, the sutured portion of native aorta and graft was clearly identified by IVUS and mural thrombus and naked surface of graft were observed by angioscopy. Complications were observed in none. The results indicate feasibility of combined use of angioscopy and IVUS for determination of surgical approach and follow-up in patients with AAE.
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