Key result
Historical review highlights aortic root and valve surgery development alongside Soviet and Russian surgical contributions.
Why the study?
Heart valve surgery has evolved since the first half of the 20th century, prompting a review focused on the historical development of aortic root and aortic valve surgery and the contributions of Soviet and Russian surgeons.
This historical review outlines the evolution of aortic root and valve surgery, including the development of prostheses and the contributions of Soviet and Russian surgeons.
Does not alter current aortic surgery practice; extends documented history of global technique development.
Heart valve surgery, including aortic valve surgery, began to develop in the first half of the 20th century with the advancement of reconstructive procedures. Thereafter, the progress of science and technology led to the development of mechanical and biological prostheses, homografts and plastic materials, which continue to improve and transform. This review focuses on the historical aspects of the development of aortic root and aortic valve surgery, mentions the initial interventions and presents the contributions of Soviet and Russian surgeons to global surgery. The article will be interesting to cardiovascular surgery specialists as well as a wide range of readers who intend to learn more regarding the history of medicine and cardiovascular surgery.Received 8 November 2019. Revised 10 December 2019. Accepted 12 December 2019.Funding: The study did not have sponsorship.Conflict of interest: Authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Комаров et al. (2019) conducted a review in Aortic root and aortic valve surgery. Aortic root and aortic valve surgery was evaluated. A historical review of aortic root and aortic valve surgery highlights the development of reconstructive procedures, prostheses, and the contributions of Soviet and Russian surgeons.
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