Keywords
Bentall
dissection
aortic root
How to Cite
Abstract
Since 1968, when Bentall and De Bono introduced a novel technique to treat aortic root disease —be it as a result of dissection or aneurysm— surgical mortality improved so much that it became possible to establish this technique as the gold standard for surgical treatment of aortic root disease. Several modifications have been made of the original technique until the present surgery with remodeling or conservation of the aortic valve was developed. In this paper we present our experience with a slight variation of the Bentall technique applied in four patients with aortic root aneurysm that has allowed a reduction of the surgical time and bleeding, fast recovery and easy reproducibility.
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