Bentall procedure for the treatment of aortic dissection after cardiac transplant: a case report

Exp Clin Transplant. 2009 Dec;7(4):249-51.

Abstract

Aortic dissection affecting the donor aorta after cardiac transplant is a rarely seen complication. Data on the literature about the subject is restricted to case reports. Here, we present a case of type A aortic dissection after cardiac transplant that was successfully treated by the Bentall procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Aortography / methods
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / instrumentation
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation* / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome