[Re-translocation method using bilateral internal thoracic arteries; report of a case].
A 43-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with a peri-graft pseudoaneurysm and an aorto-left ventricle communication, following Danielson translocation for infective endocarditis 5 years earlier. He underwent the re-translocation using bilateral internal thoracic arteries (ITAs). The postoperative course was quite reasonable and the patient was discharged. In spite of usefulness for severe infective endocarditis, the translocation might develop several complications, such as pseudoaneurysms and troubles with bypass grafts. This technique requires close observation postoperatively. Using ITAs at the initial translocation method might be a wise option.
Inoue
Satomi
S
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hokkaido Prefectural Kitami Hospital, Kitami, Japan.
Yamaguchi
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Saito
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Ebuoka
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D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000601:surgery*; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000601:surgery; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000637:transplantation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome