Single stage repair of a complex pathology: End stage ischaemic cardiomyopathy, ascending aortic aneurysm and thoracic coarctation

Abstract

The not uncommon combination of ascending aortic pathology with late presenting coarctation is a difficult surgical challenge. The two stage approach is usually adopted. The necessity for cardiac transplantation adds to the complexity: a trans-sternal approach and single stage repair become mandatory. © 2011 Parissis et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.