Reimplantation technique (David operation) for multiple sinus of valsalva aneurysms.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms are relatively uncommon, and surgical repair is indicated at the time of diagnosis whether or not symptoms are present. This generally entails closure using a patch technique because usually only one sinus is involved. We report here the successful treatment of multiple sinus of Valsalva aneurysms using a David reimplantation valve-sparing root replacement.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Hughes, GC; Swaminathan, M; Wolfe, WG

Published Date

  • August 2006

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 82 / 2

Start / End Page

  • e14 - e16

PubMed ID

  • 16863728

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1552-6259

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.04.076

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • Netherlands