Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2010 Apr;43(2):156-160.

Modified Bentall Operation and the Double Sewing Ring Technique: 2 case reports

• Kim TY
• Lee JM
• Choi JB
• Kim MH
• Jo JK

Abstract

The Bentall-DeBono operation is the technique of choice for aortic root replacement. When the patients have contraindications for lifelong anticoagulation, the biologic Bentall operation may be a good option. However, complex reoperation may be required when bioprosthetic degeneration occurs. For this reason, a new technique for simple reoperation after the Bentall operation has recently been performed by some surgeons. We performed a similar technique in two patients with aortic root dilation and for whom aortic valve sparing techniques could not be performed because of an unrepairable valve contour, we think this modification seems to be simple and reproducible for reoperation.

Keyword

Aorta; Aneurysm; Cardiovascular diseases; Bioprosthesis

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm
Aorta
Aortic Valve
Bioprosthesis
Cardiovascular Diseases
Humans
Reoperation