Complete translocation of the aortic root and coronary bypass grafting with a microporous polyurethane (Mitrathane) composite valved graft in the treatment of recurrent prosthetic valve endocarditis.

Abstract

The case of a 20-year-old male patient, with a history of addiction to parenteral heroin and recurrent prosthetic valve endocarditis, is presented. In this case the final procedure consisted of a complete translocation of the aortic root and coronary bypass grafting with a composite graft made from a microporous polyurethane (Mitrathane) cardiac patch, a prosthetic valve and two Mitrathane vascular grafts for the coronaries. This is a complex operation, only indicated in cases of extensive destruction of the aortic root due to recurrent endocarditis. To our knowledge, it is the first case of this type performed using Mitrathane.

• Authors: C A Mestres, S Ninot, J L Pomar
• Journal: Life support systems : the journal of the European Society for Artificial Organs (Life Support Syst) 1986 Oct-Dec Vol. 4 Issue 4 Pg. 319-23 ISSN: 0261-989X [Print] England
• PMID: 3494169 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Biocompatible Materials
• Polyurethanes
• polyetherurethane urea

Topics

• Adult
• Aortic Valve
• Biocompatible Materials
• Blood Vessel Prosthesis
• Coronary Artery Bypass
• Coronary Vessels (surgery)
• Endocarditis, Bacterial (etiology, surgery)
• Graft Survival
• Heart Valve Prosthesis (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Male
• Polyurethanes
• Recurrence
• Reoperation