Aberrant left coronary artery, modified unroofing technique, and patch angioplasty
Morteza Tavakkoli Hosseini1, Antonios Kourliouros, Mazin Sarsam
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Georges Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Background:
We present a case of surgical correction of an aberrant left coronary artery arising from the right sinus of Valsalva.
Method:
In order to prevent stenosis and kinking of the neo-ostium, modified unroofing technique was combined with patch angioplasty.
Results:
The clinical outcome was excellent with complete preservation of ventricular function, resolution of angina, and absence of aortic regurgitation.
Conclusion:
Addition of patch angioplasty to the unroofing technique improves outcome.
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