Key result
Y-incision aortic root enlargement is linked to a ~18% increase in annular area without significant angulation.
Why the study?
Postoperative computed tomography angiography-based data on aortic root geometry, prosthetic valve orientation, and coronary clearance in small-bodied patients after Y-incision aortic root enlargement remain limited.
Does Y-incision aortic root enlargement safely increase annular area without compromising prosthetic valve orientation or coronary clearance in patients with small aortic annuli?
Observational (n=13)
Does Y-incision aortic root enlargement safely increase annular area without compromising prosthetic valve orientation or coronary clearance in patients with small aortic annuli?
Y-incision aortic root enlargement successfully increases annular area without causing clinically meaningful prosthetic valve angulation or high-risk reductions in coronary clearance.
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Motoji et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Small aortic annuli (n=13). Y-incision aortic root enlargement vs. Preoperative baseline was evaluated on Annular area. Y-incision aortic root enlargement significantly increased annular area from 3.9 to 4.6 cm2 without clinically meaningful prosthetic valve angulation.
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