Valve-sparing operation for aortic root aneurysm in patients with bicuspid aortic valve.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Aortic root aneurysms are not rare in patients with bicuspid aortic valve, but valve-sparing operations to treat them remain challenging. We describe our surgical method of reconstructing only two commissures, which is extremely simple and easy to reproduce without aortic stenosis.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Aortic Valve
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Sinus of Valsalva