In:
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, SAGE Publications, Vol. 10, No. 4 ( 2019-07), p. 505-507
Abstract:
Aortic root dilatation is a well-known complication in patients with congenital aortic valve malformation, tetralogy of Fallot, or a double outlet right ventricle. We report two rare patients who underwent composite graft replacement of the aortic root with a mechanical valve, the so-called Bentall-type operation, after Fontan completion. The pathological examination on the resected aortic wall revealed mucoid degeneration in tunica media and elastic fiber fragmentation. Our report emphasizes the need for close observation of these patients over a long-term period.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2150-1351
,
2150-136X
DOI:
10.1177/2150135118755984
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2550261-X
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