Aortic Stenosis Complicated by Severe Calcification of the Wall of the Ascending and Transverse Aorta: Management by Use of Left Ventricular to Aortic Composite Conduit

H. J. Krebber; R. J. Szarnicki; J. D. Hill

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1096259

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1979; 27(4): 275-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1096259

Aortic Stenosis Complicated by Severe Calcification of the Wall of the Ascending and Transverse Aorta: Management by Use of Left Ventricular to Aortic Composite Conduit

Report of Two CasesH.J. Krebber^* , R.J. Szarnicki^** , J.D. Hill^**

*Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
**Heart Research Institute of The Institutes of Medical Sciences, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA

Abstract

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Summary

The use of left ventricular aortic composite conduits in 2 patients with severe intramural calcification of both the ascending and the transverse aorta is reported. This method is felt to be superior to conventional aortic valve replacement, when the texture of the aortic wall does not allow cross clamping or secure closure.

Key-Words:

Aortic stenosis - Aortic valve replacement

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