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Aortic insufficiency secondary to aortic root aneurysm or dissection.
Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|November 1, 1975
Summary
Surgical repair of aortic regurgitation due to aortic root aneurysm or dissection yielded encouraging immediate and late results. Procedures varied from primary repair to valve and ascending aorta replacement, including coronary artery transplantation in Marfan syndrome cases.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Aortic Disease
Background:
- Aortic regurgitation can stem from aortic root aneurysm or dissection.
- Diverse surgical approaches are necessary for varied aortic pathologies.