A Modified Technique for Ascending Aorta Replacement With Sinotubular Junction Stabilization.

Moscarelli, Marco; Bonifazi, Raffaele; Nasso, Giuseppe; Di Bari, Nicola; Speziale, Giuseppe · Ann Thorac Surg · 2020

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Abstract

We described an alternative technique for ascending aorta replacement with sinotubular junction reduction and stabilization. This technique is performed by suspending the 3 commissures, invaginating the aortic polyester fiber graft, and advancing the graft into the ventricles. The proximal anastomosis is performed with 2 suture lines. This procedure is easy, fast, and hemostatic. It can be adopted in some cases of ascending aorta dilatation with aortic regurgitation due to loss of the sinotubular junction.

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