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Pseudo-aneurysm formation post apico-aortic conduit

^a Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
^b Heart and Lung Centre, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK

*Corresponding author. Tel.: +44 1902694202; fax: +44 1902695646.

E-mail address: heymanluckraz{at}aol.com (H. Luckraz).

Apico-aortic conduit (AAC) is an alternative to conventional aortic valve replacement (AVR) in selected high-risk patients. It involves the interposition of a vascular graft with a prosthetic valve from the left ventricular (LV) apex to the descending thoracic aorta. Its use is uncommon but increasing. We describe the complication of pseudo-aneurysm formation following an apico-aortic procedure and its subsequent management.

Key Words: Apico-aortic conduit; Pseudo-aneurysm complication