Use of SJM aortic valved graft prosthesis with non-crimped taperd section for the treatment of annuloaortic ectasia

Abstract

From January 1989 we used of SJM aortic valved graft prosthesis with non-crimped taperd section for the treatment of annuloaortic ectasia in 14 patients. Prosthesis was coated with 20% albumin and autoclaved for 15 minutes. In operation methods of coronary artery reattatchment direct anastomoses was 3 cases and in other cases separate dacron tube were interposed. Postoperative course were well and by post-operative CT and transesophagial echocardiography, the proximal and distal anastmoses were intact, all dacron coronary artery grafts were patent, and there were no pseudoanerysms at any sites in all 14 cases. This taperd section provided improved exposure of sewing ring and made coronary artery reattachment more tightly. SJM composite valve graft is more beneficial prostesis for the treatment of annuloaortic ectasia.