The use of stentless porcine bioprosthesis to repair an ascending aortic aneurysm in combination with aortic valve regurgitation

(texas heart istitute journal - 1999, number 3: )

Abstract: Over the years, many surgical methods have evolved for the treatment of ascending aortic aneurysm in combination with aortic valve regurgitation; however, precise guidelines for optimal surgical techniques for varying presentations have not been defined. We describe the use of a stentless porcine bioprosthesis (Medtronic Freestyle®) in a patient with an ascending aortic aneurysm and aortic regurgitation. We used the complete root replacement method, and anastomosed a Dacron graft (Hemashield®) between the bioprosthetic valve and the native aorta to replace the distal part of the aneurysm.