Table 3:
Patients who underwent re-operation for aneurysm after index AVR replacement procedures
| Pt | Aortic root (mm) | Ascending aorta (mm) | Time span (year) | Aortic root at redo (mm) | Ascending aorta at redo (mm) | Indication | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1* | 34 | 45 | 1 | 34 | 51 | Ascending aneurysm | Ascending and hemiarch replacement |
| 2* | 41 | 40 | 2 | 40 | 53 | Ascending aneurysm | Ascending replacement |
Abbreviations: AVR= Aortic valve replacement
Case #1 had active endocarditis; surgeon chose not to replace the ascending aortic aneurysm. Case #2 had fast growing ascending aortic aneurysm due to giant cell aortitis after aortic valve replacement.