Procedure

Valve sparing aortic replacement – root remodeling

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Saarland, D-66421 Homburg/Saar, Germany

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Aortic root remodeling restores aortic root geometry and improves valve competence. We have used this technique whenever aorto-ventricular diameter is preserved. The operative technique is detained in this presentation. As a result of our 10-year experience with root remodeling we propose this operation as a reproducible option for patients with dilatation of the aortic root.

Key Words: Aortic root • Aortic valve sparing • Aortic valve repair • Aortic dilatation