Successful aortic valve-sparing procedure for an aortic root aneurysm associated with a congenital defect of the right sinus of Valsalva—a case report

Abstract

Background: Aneurysm of the sinuses of Valsalva (ASV) is a rare but potentially lethal condition. Young patients with aortic root aneurysm and normal aortic valve are preferentially treated with a valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR). However, this option may not be feasible in the presence of an ASV. We herein describe a unique repair technique that allows ASV closure and subsequent VSRR.