title: Valve sparing operation in a child with aneurysmal disease of the ascending aorta.
abstract: We describe an aortic valve-sparing operation in a small child with an ascending aortic aneurysm and root dilatation. The operation avoids the need for a prosthetic valve and long-term anticoagulation. Thus, the procedure is an attractive alternative for young children in whom a Ross procedure is not feasible.
mesh_terms: D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D001021:Aortic Valve; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods