External aortic annuloplasty ring for valve-sparing procedures

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Jan;79(1):356-8. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.10.103.

Abstract

Two different surgical approaches have been suggested for aortic valve-sparing surgery. My colleagues and I suggest combining the advantages of both approaches by adding an external subvalvular prosthetic ring annuloplasty to the remodeling procedure.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / surgery
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Replantation
  • Sinus of Valsalva / surgery
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery

Substances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalates