Injury to ascending aorta by partial-occlusion clamp during aorta-coronary bypass

Boruchow, I.B.; Iyengar, R.; Jude, J.R.

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 73(2): 303-305

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5223
PMID: 299907
Document Number: 116591
Disease of the proximal ascending aortic wall from prolonged, poorly controlled hypertension predisposed to intimal injury after clamp compression. This creates a spectrum of problems: (1) intimal tear with late formation of a localized aneurysm, (2) delayed acute dissecting aneurysm, and (3) intraoperative acute dissecting aneurysm. Principles of management are discussed.

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