Aortic valve replacement in a porcelain aorta using endo balloon occlusion

J Card Surg. 2012 Nov;27(6):689-91. doi: 10.1111/jocs.12017. Epub 2012 Oct 15.

Abstract

Aortic valve surgery carries increased risks in patients with an extensively calcified aorta. We describe a technique in which we maintain systemic perfusion via bilateral axillary artery perfusion in conjunction with endoaortic balloon occlusion, and limit the circulatory arrest time.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve / pathology
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Axillary Artery
  • Balloon Occlusion / methods*
  • Calcinosis / surgery*
  • Heart Arrest, Induced
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Perfusion
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Supplementary concepts

  • Aortic Valve, Calcification of