Modification of Cabrol Patch for Control of Aortic Root Bleeding

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2015 Nov;25(11):835-6.

Abstract

Rate of bleeding following aortic root replacement is reported in upto 24% of cases. Bleeding significant enough to require re-operation is reported in upto 4% of cases. We performed a modification of Cabrol patch to control bleeding from complicated aortic root replacement procedure. We used a perigraft - right-atrial fistula technique to control bleeding from aortic root area using a bovine pericardial patch. Patient had an uneventful hospital course and was discharged on postoperative day 14.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / prevention & control*
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / surgery*