Abstract
Porcelain aorta is not an absolute contraindication for aortic valve and/or coronary bypass grafting but it requires a special strategy and individualized approach to minimize the risk of embolic complications and technical problems during opening and/or closing the aortotomy.
Keywords: Aortic valve replacement; Coronary bypass grafting; Hypothermic circulatory arrest; Porcelain aorta; Xeno-pericardial patch