Should the ascending aorta be replaced more frequently in patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease?
Should the ascending aorta be replaced more frequently in patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease?
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jtcvs.2004.07.009
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发表时间:
2004-11-01
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6
通讯作者:
David, TE
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作者:
Borger, MA;Preston, M;David, TE
Objective: The optimal diameter at which replacement of the ascending aorta should be performed in patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease is not known.Methods: We reviewed all patients with bicuspid aortic valves undergoing aortic valve replacement at our institution from 1979 through 1993 (n = 201). Patients undergoing concomitant replacement of the ascending aorta were excluded.Results: Follow-up was obtained on 98% of patients and was 10.3 +/- 3.8 (mean +/- SID) years. The average patient age was 56 +/- 15 years, and 76% were mate. The ascending aorta was normal (5.0 cm) underwent replacement of the ascending aorta and were therefore excluded. Fifteen-year survival was 67%. During follow-up, 44 patients required reoperation, predominantly for aortic valve prosthesis failure. Twenty-two patients had long-term complications related to the ascending aorta: 18 required an operative procedure to replace the ascending aorta (for aortic aneurysm), I had aortic dissection, and 3 experienced sudden cardiac death. Fifteen-year freedom from ascending aorta-related complications was 86%, 81%, and 43% in patients with an aortic diameter of less than 4.0 cm, 4.0 to 4.4 cm, and 4.5 to 4.9 cm, respectively (P