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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Aortic valve commissural avulsion is a rare cause of aortic regurgitation.
  • It is often underdiagnosed, presenting diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of spontaneous aortic valve commissural avulsion.
  • To illustrate the successful surgical repair using valve-sparing techniques.

Main Methods:

  • The patient underwent valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
  • A combined approach included root remodelling with external annuloplasty (Lansac technique) and commissural reinforcement (David principles).
  • Multimodality imaging was used for diagnosis and follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The surgical repair resulted in stable aortic root geometry at six months.
  • Good leaflet coaptation and mild central regurgitation were observed.
  • Improved left ventricular function was noted postoperatively.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored valve-sparing techniques can achieve durable repair for rare commissural lesions.
  • Multimodality imaging is crucial for diagnosing and managing aortic valve commissural avulsion.