Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008; 56(2): 114-116
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-965044
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Posterior Pericardial Ascending-to-Descending Aortic Bypass for Interrupted Aortic Arch in an Adult

M. A. Celkan1 , B. Daglar1 , H. Kazaz1 , S. Koruk2
  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Gaziantep University School of Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkey
  • 2Department of Anaesthesiology, Gaziantep University School of Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Publication History

Received November 10, 2006

Publication Date:
18 February 2008 (online)

Introduction

Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) in the adult population is an extremely rare condition. It is more commonly diagnosed during the newborn period and comprises 1.5 % of critical congenital heart disorders [[1]]. The natural course of the disease is highly unfavourable. If it is not treated during the newborn period, 90 % of patients are lost within the first week [[1], [2]].

Surgical intervention is extremely complex in adults due to higher mortality and morbidity rates. In this case report, we present a 35-year-old male patient with Type A interrupted aortic arch (IAA) and discuss the successful surgical treatment.

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Dr. Mehmet Adnan Celkan

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Gaziantep University School of Medicine
Gaziantep Universitesi Týp Fakültesi Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi AD

27310 Gaziantep

Turkey

Phone: + 90 34 23 60 40 15

Fax: + 90 34 22 20 91 59

Email: celkan@superonline.com

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