Repair of an ascending aorta pseudoaneurysm by way of superior ministernotomy.

Gaudino, M; Alessandrini, F; Canosa, C; Possati, G · Ann Thorac Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A wide ascending aorta pseudoaneurysm occurring 10 years after uncomplicated aortic valve replacement was successfully repaired using a superior ministernotomy and femoral-femoral cannulation. In this setting, a limited sternal incision minimized the risk of pseudoaneurysm rupture during dissection and allowed safe isolation of the target cardiac structures.

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