Valve-sparing aortic root replacement

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (also known as the David procedure) is a cardiac surgery procedure involving replacement of the aortic root without replacement of the aortic valve. Two similar procedures were developed, one by Sir Magdi Yacoub,^[1] and another by Tirone David.

Techniques

Remodeling Technique

Established by Sir Magdi Yacoub.

Reimplantation Technique

Established by Tirone David and Christopher Feindel at the Toronto General Hospital.^[2]

External links

Chapter 31: Aortic Valve Repair and Aortic Valve-Sparing Operations by Tirone E. David in Cardiac Surgey in the Adult

References

↑ Marfan Syndrome: A Primer For Clinicians And Scientists. Peter Nicholas Robinson, Maurice Godfrey eds. Chapter 5: Duke E. Cameron and Vincent L. Gott. Surgical Management of the Marfan Patient at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
↑ David T, Feindel C (1992). “An aortic valve-sparing operation for patients with aortic incompetence and aneurysm of the ascending aorta”. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 103 (4): 617–21, discussion 622. PMID 1532219.

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[1] Marfan Syndrome: A Primer For Clinicians And Scientists. Peter Nicholas Robinson, Maurice Godfrey eds. Chapter 5: Duke E. Cameron and Vincent L. Gott. Surgical Management of the Marfan Patient at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

[David-2] David T, Feindel C (1992). “An aortic valve-sparing operation for patients with aortic incompetence and aneurysm of the ascending aorta”. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 103 (4): 617–21, discussion 622. PMID 1532219.

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