• Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc · Apr 2008

    Case Reports

    Parasternal approach for redo in ascending aorta pseudoaneurysm.

    • Guillermo Nuncio Vaccarino, Fernando Piccinini, Juan M Vrancic, and Daniel Navia.
    • Instituto Cardiovascular de Buenos Aires, Argentina. gnvaccarino@icba-cardiovascular.com.ar
    • Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc. 2008 Apr 1;23(2):279-82.

    AbstractAortic ascending pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication following aortic root surgery. The surgical solution of the complication is rather demanding and complex, especially when reaching the mediastinum. The latter translates into an elevated morbidity and mortality. We present a case performed through a minimal anterior right thoracotomy, which allowed us to dissect between the pseudoaneurysm and the internal site of the sternum as a first step prior to a second sternotomy. By using this approach, we minimized bleeding risks and the possibility of aortic rupture. This technique could have the potential to be generally applicable in this complication after further evaluation.

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