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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Vascular Biology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Aortic dilatation is a serious condition requiring surgical intervention.
  • Aortic wrapping is a technique used to manage aortic dilatation.
  • Long-term outcomes of aortic wrapping require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of aortic wrapping for aortic dilatation.
  • To describe the ten-year follow-up findings of aortic wrapping.
  • To highlight the pathological changes observed under the aortic graft.

Main Methods:

  • Surgical intervention: aortic wrapping for aortic dilatation.
  • Follow-up imaging to assess aortic root diameter progression.
  • Surgical re-intervention: complete replacement of the proximal aorta.
  • Macroscopic and microscopic examination of the aorta under the graft.

Main Results:

  • Aortic wrapping was performed for aortic dilatation.
  • Ten years later, aortic root diameter increased to 66 mm.
  • Complete proximal aorta replacement was performed.
  • Extreme degeneration and thinning of the aorta were found beneath the graft.

Conclusions:

  • Aortic wrapping may lead to long-term degeneration and thinning of the aorta.
  • Continued aortic dilatation can occur despite aortic wrapping.
  • Complete proximal aorta replacement may be required in cases of graft failure or progression.