June 22, 2004European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic SurgeryOpen Access

Repair of aortic valve prolapse: experience with 44 patients*1

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Why the study?

Does surgical repair of aortic cusp prolapse improve aortic regurgitation and clinical outcomes in patients with aortic regurgitation?

Population

44 patients with aortic regurgitation and aortic cusp prolapse.

Design

Case_series

Follow-up

mean 23 months

Authors

GEG ELKHOURYCliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc

Discussion

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Implication

Supports cusp prolapse repair feasibility in select cases; leaves open durability and generalizability pending larger prospective data.

Structured PICO

Does surgical repair of aortic cusp prolapse improve aortic regurgitation and clinical outcomes in patients with aortic regurgitation?

Population

44 patients with aortic regurgitation and aortic cusp prolapse (15 isolated with normal root, 18 with dilated proximal aorta, 11 newly appearing after aortic valve sparing operation).

Intervention

Surgical correction of prolapsing aortic cusp via free edge plication, triangular resection, or resuspension with PTFE, combined with aortic annuloplasty or aortic valve sparing operation (AVSO).

Outcome

Post-operative aortic regurgitation grade on TEE, need for reoperation, and NYHA functional classsurrogate

Surgical repair of isolated or AVSO-associated aortic cusp prolapse is feasible and provides excellent mid-term durability and clinical outcomes.

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G ELKHOURY (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7e7fd9a73e9f6a108ec121 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcts.2004.05.027

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Repair of aortic valve prolapse: experience with 44 patients*1

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Repair of aortic valve prolapse: experience with 44 patients*1

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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