OBJECTIVE: The appropriateness of aortic valve–sparing operations in patients with Marfan
syndrome has been questioned. This study examines the long-term results of these …

Background: In many cardiac units, aortic valve-sparing operations have become the
preferred surgical procedure to treat aortic root aneurysm in patients with Marfan syndrome …

BACKGROUND: We assessed the outcome in patients with Marfan syndrome operated on
exclusively with the aortic valve–sparing reimplantation technique for aortic root aneurysms …

Background The usefulness of aortic valve sparing operations to treat aortic root aneurysm
in patients with Marfan syndrome (MS) remains controversial. Objectives The purpose of this …

Background—We have previously described the experience, rationale, and development of
a valve preserving technique, but its role in patients with Marfan syndrome has not …

Objective: To evaluate the results of two operations, aortic valve-sparing and aortic root
replacement, in patients with aortic root aneurysm and the Marfan syndrome. Methods: A …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the results of aortic valve-sparing
reimplantation and aortic root replacement with mechanical valve conduits in patients with …

OBJECTIVE: A prospective, international registry study was initiated to provide
contemporary comparative data on short-term clinical outcomes after aortic valve-sparing …

Objectives: This study was undertaken to examine the long-term results of surgery for aortic
root aneurysm in patients with Marfan syndrome. Methods: Forty-four patients underwent …

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