Pseudoaneurysm of ascending aorta after aortic valve replacement.
A pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta is an unusual and potentially fatal complication after aortic surgical procedures. A contrast computed tomographic scan is the investigation of choice. Surgical treatment is mandatory. We describe the successful management of a pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta by instituting femorofemoral bypass and achieving hypothermic circulatory arrest, which provided safe reentry and prevented an impending rupture.
Parihar
Bhawna
B
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India.
Choudhary
Lalit S D
LS
Madhu
Andrew Philip
AP
Alpha
Mathew K
MK
Thankachen
Roy
R
Shukla
Vinayak
V
D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000517:prevention & control; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed