ABSTRACT
A 32-year-old man diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at the age of three years presented with coronary artery aneurysm (CAA). The aneurysm increased in size, and the patient was referred to our hospital for surgery. Preoperative computed tomography scan showed a super-giant right CAA and giant left CAAs; surgery was performed. The super-giant right CAA was resected, and the ostium of the right coronary artery was closed; then, coronary artery bypass grafting was performed. The left CAAs were not treated surgically because the risk of rupture was low. Here, we describe the successful surgical treatment of a right super-giant CAA.
Subject(s)
Coronary Aneurysm , Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome , Adult , Child, Preschool , Coronary Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Coronary Aneurysm/etiology , Coronary Aneurysm/surgery , Coronary Artery Bypass , Coronary Vessels/diagnostic imaging , Coronary Vessels/surgery , Humans , Male , Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome/complications , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
Abstract A 32-year-old man diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at the age of three years presented with coronary artery aneurysm (CAA). The aneurysm increased in size, and the patient was referred to our hospital for surgery. Preoperative computed tomography scan showed a super-giant right CAA and giant left CAAs; surgery was performed. The super-giant right CAA was resected, and the ostium of the right coronary artery was closed; then, coronary artery bypass grafting was performed. The left CAAs were not treated surgically because the risk of rupture was low. Here, we describe the successful surgical treatment of a right super-giant CAA.
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Child, Preschool , Adult , Coronary Aneurysm/surgery , Coronary Aneurysm/etiology , Coronary Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome/complications , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Coronary Artery Bypass , Coronary Vessels/surgery , Coronary Vessels/diagnostic imagingABSTRACT
A 27-year-old woman with sudden back pain was transported to our hospital. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed pregnancy of 28 weeks' gestation. Computed tomography demonstrated a type A aortic dissection. Because of progressive fetal deterioration, an emergency cesarean section was forced to perform. The next day, simple hysterectomy followed by an aortic procedure was completed. Valve-sparing aortic replacement and total arch replacement were employed as central operations. The mother and baby are well 9 months postoperatively. Although the strategy for acute type A aortic dissection during pregnancy is controversial, collaborations among neonatologists, obstetricians, and cardiovascular surgeons can ensure mother and infant survival.
Subject(s)
Aortic Aneurysm/surgery , Aortic Dissection/surgery , Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation/methods , Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular/surgery , Adult , Aortic Dissection/diagnostic imaging , Aortic Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Cesarean Section , Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular/diagnostic imaging , Pregnancy Outcome , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Abstract A 27-year-old woman with sudden back pain was transported to our hospital. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed pregnancy of 28 weeks' gestation. Computed tomography demonstrated a type A aortic dissection. Because of progressive fetal deterioration, an emergency cesarean section was forced to perform. The next day, simple hysterectomy followed by an aortic procedure was completed. Valve-sparing aortic replacement and total arch replacement were employed as central operations. The mother and baby are well 9 months postoperatively. Although the strategy for acute type A aortic dissection during pregnancy is controversial, collaborations among neonatologists, obstetricians, and cardiovascular surgeons can ensure mother and infant survival.