Early and late results after David versus Bentall procedure: a propensity matched analysis

ConclusionsBoth the David and Bentall operation are associated with excellent early and long-term results in patients with aortic root aneurysmal disease. The David operation is associated with less bleeding than the Bentall operation without an increased risk of reoperation. Because of avoidance of bleeding and other long-term complications associated with prosthetic heart valves, the David operation is preferable to the Bentall operation in patients with appropriate pathoanatomy.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research