Management of ascending aortic aneurysm and valvular incompetence with external remodeling

Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2007 Jun;6(3):409-10. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2006.147744. Epub 2007 Feb 9.

Abstract

Aneurysmatic dilatation of the sinotubular junction may result in aortic valvular incompetence even if the leaflets remain structurally intact. Traditionally, such situations are managed by open techniques of both the ascending aorta and the aortic valve. We present a case of aortic regurgitation, due to a 50-mm diameter ascending aortic aneurysm, which was corrected by sinotubular remodeling and wall-reinforcement without the usage of cardio-pulmonary bypass. The authors describe a calculation-based and a transesophageal echo controlled technique of external reconstruction of the aorta and correction of the aortic regurgitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Middle Aged
  • Suture Techniques