Aortic root remodeling for root aneurysm with a uni-commissural aortic valve: report of a case

Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 Apr;11(2):132-4.

Abstract

A 23-year-old man was admitted for an aortic root aneurysm with mild aortic valve regurgitation (AR) and a small pressure gradient. At surgery, findings of aortic valve, one normal left posterior commissure and very rudimentary right anterior commissure, was compatible with the uni-commisural aortic valve. Aortic root replacement with valve-sparing technique was performed. Four years later no residual AR was observed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods*