[Surgical treatment of small aneurysms of the ascending aorta by the method of plasty and bandage].

On the basis of cardio-vascular department of the Saint Petersburg Medical academy of postdiploma education the authors made an analysis of surgical treatment of 23 patients with small (45-55 mm) aneurysms of the ascending portion of the aorta. Mean age of the patients by the time of operation was 55 years (from 35 to 75 years). The causes of the disease were as follows: poststenotic dilatation of the aorta--in 15 patients, atherosclerosis--in 5 patients, degenerative media pathology--in 3 patients.

[Coronary artery of the heart reconstructions after endarterectomy].

Coronary endarterectomy is necessary in up to 37% of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Bypass grafting of "inoperable arteries" allows complete revascularization, improves prognosis and quality of life of patients with diffusely diseased coronary arteries. The article considers reconstructive techniques for coronary arteries after endarterectomy.