Survival and reoperation after valve sparing root replacement and root repair in acute type A dissection

Optimal treatment of the dissected root in type A dissection is still controversial. Valve sparing techniques offer the advantage of better valve performance compared to mechanical valves or bioprostheses. The role of the different valve preserving methods – root repair and replacement – needs further evaluation.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research