A new proximal anastomosis technique in two patients with severely calcified aorta.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A severely calcified aorta carries a high risk of atheroemboli and bleeding for cardiac surgery with an incidence range of 14% to 29%. Various techniques were described avoiding cannulation and clamping of the aorta. Nowadays, the no-touch beating heart technique seems to be the best alternative in patients with calcific aorta. Herein, we present a closed proximal anastomosis technique in this high-risk patient group.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Diseases
- Vascular Calcification