Valve sparing operation in a child with aneurysmal disease of the ascending aorta.

Gowdamarajan, A; Cohen, D M; Rowland, D G; Davis, J T; Schauer, G M · Ann Thorac Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe an aortic valve-sparing operation in a small child with an ascending aortic aneurysm and root dilatation. The operation avoids the need for a prosthetic valve and long-term anticoagulation. Thus, the procedure is an attractive alternative for young children in whom a Ross procedure is not feasible.

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