A Case of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Insufficiency Years after TGA, Treated by Button Bentall

Abstract

A 20 year old male patient, presented to our clinic complaining from effort dyspnea with history of Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) operation 20 years ago, investigations were done and he was found to have ascending aortic aneurysm (60 mm) and severe (4º) aortic insufficiency. Operation decision was taken; after preop preparations had been completed the patient underwent Button Bentall operation, on the post op first day, revision was done in operation room because of bleeding and tamponate. On the 10th day of the operation he was discharged with full recovery and on medical treatment.