One-staged operation for multiple aortic aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta; report of a case
Morita, H.; Yoshida, H.; Jinno, T.; Tago, M.; Yamane, M.
Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 57(3): 233-236
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252 PMID: 15035082 Document Number: 570016
A 66-year-old man underwent successfully on one-staged operation for aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta. For the operation of descending thoracic aortic aneurysm, a temporary bypass was used from the proximal side of aneurysm to the distal one. The sacculer aneurismal wall of the descending thoracic aorta was repaired by patch formation using a knitted graft. Abdominal aortic aneurysm was replaced using a Gelsoft graft. The operation time was 7 hours and 35 minutes. Blood transfusion was not needed. The postoperative course was uneventful. It is suggested that one-staged operation for descending thoracic aortic aneurysm under the assist of temporary bypass and abdominal aortic aneurysm is possible.