Surgical techniques for aortic valvuloplasty.

AUTOR(ES)

Fraser, C D

RESUMO

Since 1988, reparative techniques have been used at our institution to treat valvular insufficiency in selected patients with aortic valve disease. The limitations of aortic valve replacement are well recognized; it is this knowledge that has motivated us to find out whether a subgroup of patients who have aortic insufficiency might be candidates for preservation of their native aortic valves. This subgroup includes patients who have leaflet prolapse, perforation, or calcification. We describe our methods of patient evaluation and selection, as well as our surgical techniques for both bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valve repair.

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