How to Control Subannular Hemorrhage during Aortic Root Enlarging Procedures

Authors

Ak Alameddine MD, Baystate Health
Brian Binnall, Baystate HealthFollow
Frederick Conlin, Baystate HealthFollow

Author Department

Surgery; Anesthesiology

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

10-2018

Abstract

We describe an effective suture technique to control the persistent subannular bleeding at the aortoventricular curtain in four patients with aortic stenosis and small annulus who underwent aortic root enlargement and patch reconstruction. This technique approximates the left atrial roof to the aortic root without the need for re-replacement of the aortic prosthesis or revision of the patch. Reintervention for aortic root, valve, or the residual aorta was not required.

Recommended Citation

Alameddine AK, Binnall B, Conlin FT, Alameddine KO. How to Control Subannular Hemorrhage during Aortic Root Enlarging Procedures. Aorta (Stamford). 2018 Oct;6(5):120-123.

PMID

30934108