Closure of ruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva using a native aortic valve leaflet

Cardiovasc J Afr. 2014 Aug 23;25(4):e4-6. doi: 10.5830/CVJA-2014-020.

Abstract

We present a case of the native valve used to complete closure of a ruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva. Aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva is rare and a non-coronary artery is affected in only 20% of cases. To close the rupture, we decided to use a non-coronary leaflet in a young patient with moderate aortic stenosis and fibrosis of the leaflets. In our opinion, use of a native non-coronary valve leaflet should be considered when making intra-operative decisions for repair of non-coronary aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Rupture / diagnosis
  • Aortic Rupture / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sinus of Valsalva*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods*