Marfan's syndrome: combined composite valve graft replacement of the aortic root and transaortic mitral valve replacement

Ann Thorac Surg. 1988 Mar;45(3):296-302. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62466-6.

Abstract

Echocardiographic studies in patients with Marfan's syndrome indicate that 95% eventually have aortic root dilatation, mitral valve prolapse, or a combination of these. Both lesions can progress and require operation for aortic root aneurysm, aortic valve insufficiency, and mitral valve insufficiency. This report reviews the simplified treatment of 6 patients by combined composite valve graft replacement of the aortic root and transaortic mitral valve replacement at one operation. All patients survived and are well for periods extending from 1 month to 12 months.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marfan Syndrome / surgery*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Postoperative Period