The question may be asked why another Guideline manuscript is needed. The reasons are
fivefold:(1) to outline pros and cons of treatment options;(2) to outline areas where further …

Context Surgical treatment of aortic root aneurysm in Marfan syndrome (MFS) patients.
Objective To compare results of total root replacement versus valve-sparing aortic root …

Objectives Prophylactic aortic root replacement improves survival in patients with Marfan
syndrome with aortic root aneurysms, but the optimal procedure remains undefined …

OBJECTIVES: This study was undertaken to examine clinical and echocardiographic
outcomes of aortic valve–sparing operations to treat aortic root aneurysms. METHODS: From …

OBJECTIVES: Aortic valve sparing is frequently performed to treat patients with aortic root
aneurysm, but there is an inadequate amount of information regarding its long-term …

OBJECTIVES: We compared aortic root reconstructions using conduits with biological valves
and mechanical valves. METHODS: Of 597 patients (1995–2008), 307 (mean age 71 years …

OBJECTIVE: Although implicitly accepted by many that the durability of valve-sparing aortic
root replacement in patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease and connective tissue …

The bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital cardiac anomaly in developed
nations. The abnormal bicuspid morphology of the aortic valve results in valvular dysfunction …

Objective Root remodeling was proposed as valve-preserving root replacement to treat
patients with aortic regurgitation and root aneurysm. The objective of this retrospective study …

Objective Aortic valve reimplantation is the most commonly used technique to spare the
aortic valve. Long-term results data are scarce and available only with the use of standard …