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18493545

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-5-21
pubmed:abstractText
We attempted combined use of angioscopy and intravascular ultrasonography (IVUS) to localize the coronary ostia and determine the aortic segment to be replaced in patients with annuloaortic ectasia, because these preoperative informations are important for selection of an appropriate technique for reconstructing the coronary artery, to prevent complications, and also to postoperative follow-up. Two cases with annuloaortic ectasia underwent angioscopy and IVUS both pre- and post-operatively. Structure of aortic cusps, position of coronary ostia, the extent of ectasia with very thin wall were clearly observed by IVUS. Angioscopy showed milky white luminal surface of the ectasic segment. After Cabrol's operation, the sutured portion of native aorta and graft was clearly identified by IVUS and mural thrombus and naked surface of graft were observed by angioscopy. Complications were observed in none. The results indicate feasibility of combined use of angioscopy and IVUS for determination of surgical approach and follow-up in patients with AAE.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:status
PubMed-not-MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1070-3608
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
7
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
35-45
pubmed:year
2000
pubmed:articleTitle
Evaluation of Annuloaortic Ectasia by Angioscopy and IVUS "Report of 2 cases".
pubmed:affiliation
Cardiovascular Center Toho University Hospital at Sakura 564-1 Shimoshizu Sakura city, Chiba 285-8741 Japan.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article