Valve-sparing aortic root replacement for extremely localized circumferential aortic dissection associated with

Yujiro Ito1, Yoshitsugu Nakamura2, Miho Kuroda2

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chiba-Nishi General Hospital, 107-1 Kanegasaku, Matsudo-chi, Chiba, Japan. yujiroito@hotmail.com.

Summary

Circumferential dissection, a rare aortic condition, can cause severe complications. This case highlights successful valve-sparing aortic root replacement for localized intimo-intimal intussusception.