Valve-sparing reconstruction within the native aortic root: integrating the Yacoub and the David methods.

Kollar, Andras · Ann Thorac Surg · 2007

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Abstract

I propose an integrated valve-sparing aortic root reconstruction that combines the surgical principles of both the Yacoub and David methods. Valve re-suspension is first completed within the native aortic root; then the graft is anchored to the pledget-reinforced, scalloped true aortic annulus.

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