title: Modified root reconstruction methods to treat unruptured aneurysm of sinus of valsalva (UASOV)--two case reports.
abstract: Abstract : Aneurysms of the Sinus of Valsalva (ASOV) are rare. We describe two cases of huge unruptured ASOV and discuss the management options. The first case was treated with sinus reconstruction and the second case was treated with "Hemiroot Replacement". One year follow up was uneventful. Although unruptured, hemodynamically significant ASOV should be treated surgically to avoid long term complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Road, Chermside, Brisbane 4032, Qld, Australia.
authors.forename: Pragnesh
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Garlick
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dunning
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012850:Sinus of Valsalva / Q000601:surgery*