Diminutive Porcelain Ascending Aorta With Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May;105(5):e219-e220. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.11.050. Epub 2017 Dec 21.

Abstract

This report describes the case of a 49-year-old man with a medical history significant for congenital aortic stenosis. The patient presented with progressive shortness of breath and decreased stamina and was found to have a concentric, diminutive porcelain ascending aorta with diffuse supravalvular aortic stenosis. We describe treatment with an aortic root augmentation and Bentall procedure using hypothermic circulatory arrest.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta / abnormalities*
  • Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular / congenital*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged