An Option for Concomitant Management of Moderate Marfan Root Aneurysm at the Time of Mitral Valve Repair: A Role for Personalized External Aortic Root Support.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Two patients had mitral valve repair for severe regurgitation in the presence of a Marfan aortic root aneurysm. Concomitant personalized external aortic root support was used at the same operation to halt aneurysm progression and to correct mild aortic regurgitation.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency