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MMCTS (November 29, 2005). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2004.000992
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The Valsalva graft in aortic valve repair and replacement

Ruggero De Paulis1,*, Raffaele Scaffa, Stefano Forlani and Luigi Chiariello

Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Tor Vergata, Cattedra di Cardiochirurgia Policlinico Tor Vergata, via Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy

* Corresponding author: * Tel.: +39-06-2090 3584. E-mail: depauli{at}tin.it

Presentation of the use of the new Valsalva graft that incorporates sinuses of Valsalva: its use is mostly recommended for the reimplantation type of valve sparing procedure where it combines the advantages of proper anatomical reconstruction with those of annular stabilization. Its advantages when used in the remodeling technique or in a classical Bentall procedure are also shown. The problem of graft sizing and of proper geometrical reconstruction of the aortic root are addressed.

Key Words: Aortic root • Aortic valve sparing • Bentall procedure

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