Evaluation of the grafted ascending aorta with computed tomography--complications caused by suture dehiscence

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.145.3.6216496· OSTI ID:6298340

Jacobs, N M; Godwin, J D; Wolfe, W G; Moore, Jr, A V; Breiman, R S; Korobkin, M

Patients who have undergone surgery on the thoracic aorta and placement of a synthetic tubular graft need close, long-term radiological follow-up, as they are at risk of not only complications and progression of the underlying disease (atherosclerosis, dissection, or cystic medial neocrosis) but also complications of the procedure, notably suture dehiscence leading to formation of an aneurysm around the graft. In a series of 14 asymptomatic post-operative patients studied by computed tomography (CT), the authors detected leakage of contrast material around the graft in 6 patients, 2 of whom required re-operation to correct suture dehiscence. CT is a noninvasive and sensitive method of postoperative evaluation of patients who have undergone an aortic graft.

• Research Organization: Duke Univ. Medical Center, Durham, NC
• OSTI ID: 6298340
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 145:3; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ARTERIES
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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
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ORGANS
PATIENTS
PROSTHESES
SIDE EFFECTS
SURGERY
TOMOGRAPHY
TRANSPLANTS