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[Preferable surgical approaches to the aortic root-arch in patients with functioning tracheostomy]
Taisuke Nakayama1, Masashi Kanou, Shingo Isshiki
1Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ehime Prefetural Central Hospital, Matsuyama, Japan.
Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|December 24, 2010
Summary
Surgical approaches for aortic diseases in patients with tracheotomy are presented. These methods ensure adequate exposure and prevent mediastinitis in complex cases involving the aortic root and arch.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Aortic Surgery
Background:
- Aortic diseases affecting the aortic root and arch present unique surgical challenges, particularly in patients with tracheotomy.
- Adequate surgical exposure and prevention of postoperative mediastinitis are critical concerns in these complex cases.
Observation:
- Case 1 involved a 41-year-old male with Marfan syndrome, chronic type A aortic dissection, and aortic valve regurgitation, who had a functional tracheostomy.
- Case 2 involved a 76-year-old female with a large thoracic aortic aneurysm and a permanent tracheostomy post-laryngectomy.
Findings:
- A reverse L-figure approach (right-sided anterior thoracostomy and lower midline sternotomy) was successfully used for a Bentall operation in Case 1.
- A clamshell approach was effectively employed for total arch replacement in Case 2.
- Both patients experienced no postoperative mediastinitis.
Implications:
- These described surgical approaches offer viable solutions for managing aortic root and arch diseases in patients with tracheotomies.
- The techniques facilitate adequate exposure while minimizing the risk of mediastinitis, improving outcomes for this challenging patient population.
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