Hemiarch reconstruction in a patient with aortic root dissection after
the previous CABG: a case report
Abstract
Background: Aortic root aneurysms are traditionally treated by
open surgery methods, which significantly increase the risk of
postoperative complications. Elderly patients with a history of previous
cardiac surgery have a higher risk of postoperative events and demand
more careful supervision during hospitalization. Materials &
Methods: We report a case of a 72‐year‐old female patient with aortic
root aneurysm and a previous history of cardiac surgery (CABG) with a
high risk for EuroSCORE II (15,52%). The postoperative period was
uneventful. Discussion and Conclusion: We use this case to
discuss the effectiveness and short‐term results of this procedure in
patients with high risk. Keywords: aortic aneurysm, CABG,
hemiarch reconstruction