Ascites after rupture of dissecting aortic aneurysm into the right atrium.

Henze, A C; Thorelius, J B; Borowiec, J W; Enghoff, E H; Thurén, J B · Ann Thorac Surg · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report successful repair of an aneurysmal aorta-right atrial fistula causing intractable ascites. The clamped "ascending aorta" was drained for mixed return after perfusion through the femoral vessels and opened during hypothermic arrest. Return cannulation through the fistula permitted definitive repair.

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