Logo image
IRO Home Research units Researcher Profiles
Sign in
Valve-sparing aortic root remodeling with reinforcement of the proximal aortic suture-line
Journal article   Peer reviewed

Valve-sparing aortic root remodeling with reinforcement of the proximal aortic suture-line

Domenico Calcaterra, Lisardo Garcia, Anthony Panos, Tomas A Salerno and Marco Ricci
Journal of cardiac surgery, Vol.24(5), pp.539-540
09/2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2009.00849.x
PMID: 19740295

View Online

Abstract

Valve-sparing aortic root remodeling is associated with the risk of bleeding from the proximal aortic-graft suture line and subsequent annular dilation leading to aortic valve failure. Herein we describe a simple technique that may be used in valve-sparing root operations to prevent bleeding and improve annular stability.
Aortic Diseases - diagnostic imaging Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation Aorta - diagnostic imaging Aortic Valve - diagnostic imaging Heart Valve Diseases - pathology Heart Valve Prosthesis Humans Risk Factors Heart Valve Diseases - surgery Hemorrhage - prevention & control Aortic Valve - surgery Aortic Valve - pathology Aorta - pathology Aortic Diseases - surgery Aorta - surgery Ultrasonography Suture Techniques Aortic Diseases - pathology Heart Valve Diseases - diagnostic imaging

Details

Metrics

28 Record Views
Logo image