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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1983; 31(3): 177-179
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021973
Case Report

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Aortic Insufficiency after Implant of an Intraluminal Ascending Aortic Graft Prosthesis

J. E. Molina, J. S. Dorsey
  • Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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1982

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case is presented in which an intraluminal aortic graft prosthesis (ILAP) was implanted in the ascending position for acute dissection. Although the patient had a perfectly competent aortic valve at the time of the implant, he developed severe aortic insufficiency, angina, and arrhythmia within 7 months. The symptoms disappeared after the prosthetic device was removed and replaced by a composite graft. The use of ILAP in the ascending aortic position in cases with dilated aortic root is not recommended since it seems to cause further dilatation and weakening, leading to aortic valve insufficiency.

Key words

Intraluminal graft - Aortic insufficiency - Dissecting aneurysm - Ascending aorta - Composite graft