Milgalter E, Laks H
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Center 90024-1741.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1991 Oct;52(4):874-6. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)91235-n.
A technique of supporting the aneurysmally dilated or friable ascending aorta using a fine Dacron mesh is described. In patients with aneurysmal dilatation of the ascending aorta, longitudinal resection of a portion of the aneurysm combined with wrapping can avoid replacement with a synthetic graft. The Dacron mesh, because of its transparency and ability to stretch, allows a more accurate fit over the aorta, avoids hematoma formation, provides visualization of suture lines after wrapping, and facilitates proximal vein graft anastomoses for combined aortocoronary bypass.
