A New Root-Strengthening Technique for Acute Aortic Dissection with a Weakened Aortic Root: The Neo-Adventitia Technique

A New Root-Strengthening Technique for Acute Aortic Dissection with a Weakened Aortic Root: The Neo-Adventitia Technique

Background: Dissection flaps in acute type A aortic dissection typically extend into the root, most frequently into the non-coronary sinus (NCS). The weakened root can be susceptible not only to surgical trauma, but also to future dilatation because of its thinner layers. Herein, we describe a new t...

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Main Authors: Ji Yong Kim, In Ha Kim, Woon Heo, Ho-Ki Min, Do Kyun Kang, Youn-Ho Hwang, Hee Jae Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2017-12-01
Series:Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Subjects:
Aortic dissection
Aortic root
Aorta
Sinus of Valsalva
Cardiac surgical procedures
Online Access:http://www.kjtcvs.org/journal/download_pdf.php?doi=10.5090/kjtcs.2017.50.6.436

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