A Novel Tool to Facilitate Crimping Suture Placement for a Modified David V/Miller Aortic Root Replacement

Abstract

Surgical treatment of aortic root and ascending aorta aneurysms with aortic insufficiency is still controversial. A valve-sparing operation is the procedure of choice for such patients, and the reimplantation technique is preferable. We describe a simple technique for aortic root reconstruction that has been successfully performed for patients with aneurysms of aortic root and ascending aorta with aortic insufficiency.

Key Words

Aneurysm - Aortic valve - Aortic root - Dissection

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