Expanding arch aneurysm causing a "kink" in a Bentall graft and heart failure

J Thorac Imaging. 2012 Jul;27(4):W88-90. doi: 10.1097/RTI.0b013e31821424de.

Abstract

Marfan syndrome is associated with a high incidence of aortic root aneurysm and life-threatening aortic dissection. With the successful use of surgical aortic root replacement, dissection-related mortality has been significantly reduced. We present the case of a patient with Marfan syndrome who presented with heart failure secondary to an unusual graft-related complication 14 years after a Bentall procedure. Investigations revealed a supra-aortic stenosis resulting from a kink in the Bentall graft caused by pressure from an expanding aortic arch aneurysm. The patient underwent surgery with improvement in his ejection fraction and heart failure symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / complications*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications*
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / etiology