title: Pseudo-aneurysm formation post apico-aortic conduit.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dimitrakakis
authors.forename: Zeena
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Makhija
authors.forename: Heyman
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Luckraz
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: O'Keefe
mesh_terms: 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