A New Technique of Aortoventricular Patch Enlargement and Root Replacement for Annular Hypoplasia

Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May;113(5):e339-e341. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.07.006. Epub 2021 Jul 17.

Abstract

The Ross-Konno operation is effective for enlargement of a hypoplastic aortic annulus and left ventricular outflow tract. It is, however, an invasive operation with the potential for early and late cardiac morbidity. We propose a new technique of annular and outflow tract enlargement that avoids the septal incision while effectively opening up the outflow tract and aortic annulus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta / surgery
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / surgery
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures* / methods
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation* / methods
  • Humans
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction* / surgery