Aortic arch reconstruction with an autologous pulmonary arterial-roll tube in an interrupted aortic arch

Heart Surg Forum. 2009 Dec;12(6):E371-3. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20091073.

Abstract

We report a case of aortic arch reconstruction with an autologous pulmonary arterial-roll tube in a 4-year-old child with a type A interrupted aortic arch. The autologous pulmonary arterial-roll tube dilated progressively after the operation, and some severe complications occurred, including formation of an aneurysm. A second operation was performed to resect the aortic aneurysm and to interpose a Dacron tube graft. We conclude that the aforementioned dilation may limit the use of an autologous pulmonary arterial-roll tube in the construction of the aortic arch.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Pulmonary Artery / transplantation*
  • Treatment Outcome