Tubular supravalvar aortic stenosis: replacement of ascending aorta in a young patient.

Gargiulo, G; Zannini, L; Ghiselli, A; Pagano, D; Frascaroli, G; Pierangeli, A · Ann Thorac Surg · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The diffuse form of supravalvar aortic stenosis represents a surgical challenge when ascending aorta and proximal aortic arch are involved. We describe a technique performed on a 14-year-old patient with normal aortic annulus and severe diffuse supravalvar aortic stenosis in which the replacement of ascending aorta and proximal aortic arch with a tubular prosthetic graft completely relieved the obstruction as confirmed by cardiac catheterization.

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