Abstract
We report a case of 75-year-old man who underwent an apicoaortic bypass for severe aortic stenosis. The patient had a porcelain aorta accompanied by a severely calcified aortic annulus. We used a woven polyester vascular graft instead of a rigid apical connector because the latter material cannot be obtained in Japan. Postoperative examination showed no compression or stenosis in the apical outflow. A woven polyester vascular graft is therefore considered suitable for an apicoaortic bypass.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 240-242 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2007 |
Keywords
- Aorta
- Aortic valve stenosis
- Heart valve prosthesis implantation
- Thoracic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine