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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Aortic Surgery

Background:

  • Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is frequently associated with aortic root aneurysm.
  • Aortic root replacement is often necessary for these patients.
  • Preservation of the native valve during root repair is a key consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the early and late outcomes of root remodeling in patients with BAV and aortic root aneurysm.
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of preserving the native valve during aortic root repair.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 153 patients with BAV undergoing root remodeling (1995-2009).
  • Surgical techniques included cusp plication, triangular resection, and pericardial patch implantation.
  • Long-term follow-up (mean 4.9 years) was completed in 99.3% of patients.

Main Results:

  • Hospital mortality was low at 0.7%.
  • Survival rates at 5 and 10 years were 99% and 91%, respectively.
  • Freedom from reoperation was 95% at 5 and 10 years; freedom from valve replacement was 97%.

Conclusions:

  • Root remodeling is a safe and effective procedure for aortic root aneurysm in BAV patients.
  • Excellent long-term valve stability is achieved when normal valve configuration is restored.
  • High rates of freedom from valve-related complications and low incidence of late stenosis are observed.