To describe the surgical approach for anastomosing a ventricular assist device outflow cannula to the descending aorta in a patient with porcelain aorta.
Performed CABG and mechanical mitral valve replacement.
Utilized a specific technique for the anastomosis to accommodate the patient's porcelain aorta.
Successful installation of the ventricular assist device with stable hemodynamics post-surgery.
No immediate complications observed during the postoperative period.
Abstract
A 68-year-old woman with chest tightness and shortness of breath was referred to the emergency department of our hospital after tracheal intubation at a local hospital. CABG and mechanical mitral v...