Bentall procedure with a continuous suture technique.

Abstract

The definitive treatment for patients with combined aortic valve and root pathologies is the Bentall procedure. A prosthetic aortic valve or a composite valved conduit is traditionally implanted using interrupted sutures. The forgotten continuous suture technique is emerging as a practical alternative with the benefits of easier handling, better control of bleeding and shorter ischaemic times. We describe the case of a 19-year-old male patient with Marfan syndrome who presented with severe aortic regurgitation and a hugely dilated aortic root and ascending aorta. He underwent a modified Bentall procedure using an indigenous prosthetic valved conduit implanted using a continuous suture technique. The procedure was uneventful, achieved adequate haemostasis, and good conduit alignment without paravalvular leakage. The postoperative course and further follow-ups were uneventful.