Dacron patch closure of aortic annulus mycotic aneurysms.

Abstract

Six patients with large mycotic aortic annular aneurysms were successfully operated on over a 3-year period. Aortic valve replacement was facilitated in all six patients by closing the orifice of the abscess with a Dacron patch and then seating the prosthetic valve at the level of the aortic annulus. In each case, a portion of the prosthetic valve ring was sutured directly to the patch. No patient has clinical evidence of a perivalvular leak 18-48 months after operation. One patient required reoperation to close a ventricular septal defect caused by partial patch dehiscence. Dacron patch closure has been highly effective in our experience and is simpler than many other options.

• Authors: W W Bailey, T D Ivey, D W Miller Jr
• Journal: Circulation (Circulation) Vol. 66 Issue 2 Pt 2 Pg. I127-30 (Aug 1982) ISSN: 0009-7322 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6211298 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Polyethylene Terephthalates

Topics

• Adult
• Aneurysm, Infected (surgery)
• Aortic Aneurysm (surgery)
• Aortic Valve (surgery)
• Heart Valve Prosthesis
• Humans
• Methods
• Middle Aged
• Polyethylene Terephthalates