Resection and end-to-end anastomosis for ascending aortic aneurysms associated with a bicuspid valve: case reports

Heart Surg Forum. 2007;10(1):E64-5. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20061135.

Abstract

Ascending aortic aneurysms associated with a bicuspid valve are generally treated by replacement with a tubular graft because the aortic wall is claimed to be genetically pathological. We describe 9 cases in which patients with an ascending aortic aneurysm and an associated diseased bicuspid valve underwent aneurysmal resection and end-to-end anastomosis. This technique permitted us to remove the entire aneurysmal wall, avoiding graft interposition.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Aorta / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve
  • Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Diseases / complications
  • Heart Valve Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged