Aortopexy means lifting anteriorly the aorta and suturing it to the posterior surface of the sternum

Aortopexy means lifting anteriorly the aorta and suturing it to the posterior surface of the sternum

The aim of this paper is to evaluate and discuss the literature relating to indications, surgical details and clinical results of aortopexy, usually performed for tracheomalacia (TM).

TM is a localized or generalized weakness of the tracheal wall which creates airway obstruction resulting in different degrees of symptoms. It can be isolated or associated with other anomalies such as anterior vascular compression https://hottestwomen.net/no/latinamericacupid-anmeldelse/, oesophageal atresia (OA) with tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) or gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR). Leer más