Pseudo-aneurysm formation post apico-aortic conduit.
Apico-aortic conduit (AAC) is an alternative to conventional aortic valve replacement (AVR) in selected high-risk patients. It involves the interposition of a vascular graft with a prosthetic valve from the left ventricular (LV) apex to the descending thoracic aorta. Its use is uncommon but increasing. We describe the complication of pseudo-aneurysm formation following an apico-aortic procedure and its subsequent management.
Dimitrakakis
George
G
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
Makhija
Zeena
Z
Luckraz
Heyman
H
O'Keefe
Peter A
PA
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013908:Thoracotomy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome