title: [Repair of ruptured aneurysm of aortic sinus by sandwiching technique].
abstract: Nine cases of ruptured aneurysm of aortic sinus were successfully repaired by sandwiching technique. The abnormalities consisted of VSD (7 patients) and moderate aortic regurgitation (2). Their cardiac chest ratio was > 65%, and cardiac function was III-IV (NYHA). Follow-up showed that their cardiac murmur and thrill disappeared and cardiac function increased to I-II (NYHA). This technique is superior to others.
authors.affiliation: 2nd Affiliated Hospital, Zhenjiang Medical University.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D005260:Female; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012850:Sinus of Valsalva / Q000601:surgery*; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000379:methods