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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Aortic Surgery

Background:

  • A 51-year-old male presented with acute type A aortic dissection 30 years post-aortic valve replacement with a mechanical prosthesis.
  • Pre- and intra-operative echocardiography revealed no valve dysfunction or paravalvular leak.

Observation:

  • Intraoperative inspection identified a thin pannus obscuring the mechanical valve's leaflet housing, which was readily removed.
  • The patient underwent aortic root replacement with the existing valve in situ, alongside total aortic arch replacement using the elephant trunk technique.

Findings:

  • The surgical strategy successfully preserved the patient's mechanical aortic valve prosthesis.
  • The patient was discharged 31 days post-operation with normal valve function.

Implications:

  • For patients with aortic aneurysms and acute type A aortic dissection involving a functional aortic valve prosthesis, the completion Bentall procedure offers a secure and safe alternative to complete aortic root reconstruction.
  • This case highlights the feasibility of valve-sparing aortic root repair in complex aortic dissections with pre-existing prostheses.