Remodeling technique for aneurysm of aortic root and moderate aortic valve regurgitation after replacement of ascending aorta for acute aortic dissection : Report of a case

Abstract

Forty-six man was undergone replacement of ascending aorta for acute aortic dissection six years ago. A follow up CT showed an aneurysm of aortic root and also moderate aortic valve regurgitation was detected on echocardiography. We performed valve sparing aortic root replacement（remodeling technique） . Postoperative course was uneventful. Valve sparing aortic root replacement is fascinate technique for young patients and women who desire to bear children because of unnecessary to anticoagulant therapy.