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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1984; 32(2): 110-111
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023361
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Goretex Graft Replacement of Left and Right Main Stern Coronary Arteries in Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm

J. von der Emde, J. Rein
  • Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Clinic, Erlangen-Nürnberg, FRG
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1983

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A dissecting aneurysm of the ascending aorta was replaced by a valved conduit. As both coronary ostia could not be used for implantation into the conduit and the patient had undergone vein Stripping on both legs, 2 Goretex-grafts (5 mm) were used for reconstruction of the right and left main stem coronary arteries.

Key words

Aorta-dissecting aneurysm - Coronary - PTFE bypass