title: Pseudoaneurysm of ascending aorta after aortic valve replacement.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India.
authors.forename: Bhawna
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Parihar
authors.forename: Lalit S D
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Choudhary
authors.forename: Andrew Philip
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Madhu
authors.forename: Mathew K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Alpha
authors.forename: Roy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thankachen
authors.forename: Vinayak
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Shukla
mesh_terms: 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