[Management of the severe calcified ascending aorta during coronary bypass surgery]

Kyobu Geka. 1993 May;46(5):405-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The best management of the calcified ascending aorta during coronary surgery has not established. Clamping of the calcified aorta causes cerebral embolism, aortic rupture and laceration as a lethal complication. Recently we had two successful cases of surgical treatment and these were treated by "Non-touch aortic technique". The femoral cannulation and ventricular fibrillation with moderate hypothermia or circulatory arrest will reduce the risk of coronary bypass surgery in the calcified aorta.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta
  • Aortic Diseases / complications*
  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods*
  • Coronary Disease / complications
  • Coronary Disease / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged