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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006;29:416-418
© 2006 Elsevier Science NL

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Complete aortic root reimplantation facilitates preservation of the aortic valve

Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany

Received 2 August 2005; received in revised form 2 October 2005; accepted 13 October 2005.

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The optimal technique for preservation of a retainable aortic valve is yet to be defined. We present a new facilitated procedure allowing for reimplantation of the complete aortic root in selected patients with acute type A aortic dissection or ascending aortic aneurysm.

Key Words: Aortic valve reimplantation • Aortic dissection • Aortic root reconstruction