Abstract
A successful apico-aortic bypass for a patient with a porcelain aorta suffering from aortic stenosis is reported. A sewing cuff with an outflow graft to the apex and a hand-made composite graft were used instead of a rigid apical connector.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 703-705 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aortic stenosis
- Apico-aortic bypass
- Porcelain aorta
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine