Aneurysms after coarctation repair associated with hypoplastic aortic arch: surgical management through median sternotomy

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Feb;81(2):758-60. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.11.002.

Abstract

Aneurysm development after repair of aortic coarctation is not a rare complication, but it is highly related to hypoplasia of the transverse aortic arch. The optimal management of such cases is not clearly established. We propose a single-stage transmediastinal re-repair using moderate hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass and antegrade selective cerebral perfusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / pathology
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Coarctation / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypothermia, Induced
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Sternum / surgery