Valve Sparing Root Replacement in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

A dysfunctional bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) with associated an aortic root aneurysm represents complex pathology with multiple options for surgical repair. Traditionally Bentall aortic root replacement has been the gold standard to ensure a properly functional valve and minimize the risk of recurrent root disease. Given the known disadvantages of prosthetic valve conduits with either a mechanical or bioprosthetic valve in these often young patients, there has recently been increasing interest and application of valve sparing operations in BAV patients with aortic root enlargement.
Source: Operative Techniques in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research