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Full-root Aortic Valve Replacement by Stentless Aortic Xenografts in Patients with Small Aortic Roots
Published on: May 21, 2017
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Redo aortic root and arch replacement with 3 different homografts.
Andrey Protopopov1, Alexey Limansky1, Dmitry Khvan1
1Center for Surgery of the Aorta, Coronary and Peripheral Arteries, Meshalkin National Medical Research Center Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation.
Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery : MMCTS
|July 17, 2024
Summary
This study details a complex aortic arch replacement in a patient with extensive aortic aneurysms. The procedure involved cryopreserved homografts and a novel technique, highlighting the risks of aortic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Aortic Arch Reconstruction
Background:
- A 74-year-old male presented with a history of aortic arch and descending thoracic aneurysms.
- Previous frozen elephant trunk procedure necessitated a left subclavian artery to left common carotid artery anastomosis to prevent arm ischemia.
Observation:
- The patient developed postoperative sepsis, sternal infection, and mediastinitis.
- A combined total aortic root and aortic arch replacement using three cryopreserved homografts was performed.
- The "reverse arch technique" was employed for distal anastomosis adaptation.
Findings:
- The complex surgical intervention involved extensive aortic reconstruction.
- The use of cryopreserved homografts and the "reverse arch technique" were key components of the repair.
- The patient's postoperative course was complicated by severe infections.
Implications:
- This case underscores the high-risk nature of extensive aortic arch surgery.
- Successful management requires meticulous surgical technique and management of postoperative complications.
- Advanced reconstructive techniques are crucial for complex aortic pathologies.
