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Surgical Repair of Aortic Atresia in an Adult

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Aortic atresia is a rare congenital vascular anomaly that occurs in adults. Differentiating it from interrupted aortic arch without open surgery is difficult. In some patients with type A interrupted aortic arches, aortic atresia may actually be caused by aortic coarctation. A 38-year-old man was diagnosed with aortic atresia, aortic regurgitation with a bicuspid valve, and aortic root enlargement. The surgery was performed in 2 stages. First stage: Descending aortic replacement with partial cardiopulmonary bypass without cardiac arrest. Second stage: Bentall procedure with mechanical valve replacement. We discuss the pathophysiology of interrupted aortic arch and aortic atresia in adults.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.08.007

Authors: Misato Tokioka, Osamu Ishida, Koji Tsutsumi

Institutions: National Defense Medical College Hospital, National Defense Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975