Autograft aortic arch extension and sleeve resection for bronchial compression after interrupted aortic arch repair

Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jun;73(6):1969-71. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)03412-4.

Abstract

Successful correction of bronchial compression and severe bronchomalacia complicating repair of interrupted aortic arch was achieved using transverse aortic arch extension with a pulmonary artery autograft and left bronchial sleeve resection. This procedure increased space within the aortic arch and eliminated bronchial narrowing with excellent results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Bronchial Diseases / surgery*
  • Constriction, Pathologic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Pulmonary Artery / transplantation*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods