Repair of ascending aorta pseudoaneurysm without circulatory arrest in redo patient

<p>Abstract</p> <p>A pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta is an unusual and potentially fatal complication after aortic surgical operations. TEE and CT scan are the investigations of choice. Surgical treatment is mandatory. We describe the successful management of a pseudoaneurysm...

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Main Authors: Auriemma Stefano, Magagna Paolo, Sallam Ayman, Lamascese Nicola, Fabbri Alessandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/1/1/2
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>A pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta is an unusual and potentially fatal complication after aortic surgical operations. TEE and CT scan are the investigations of choice. Surgical treatment is mandatory. We describe the successful management of a pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta, with aorto-sternal-cutaneous fistula requiring right axillary and femoral artery cannulation with Remote Access Perfusion<sup>® </sup>aortic cannula (Estech<sup>®</sup>, California, USA). Behaving like this we avoid hypotermic circulatory arrest, provide safe reentry and prevent an impending rupture.</p>
ISSN:1749-7922