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Bicuspid aortic valve: differences in the phenotypic continuum affect the repair technique.
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery - 1 May 2010
Mangini Andrea, Lemma Massimo, Contino Monica, Pettinari Matteo, Gelpi Guido, Antona Carlo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) may be considered in the context of a phenotypic continuum of the aortic valve configuration, ranging from severe forms of unicuspid valve to rare forms of quadricuspid valve. In this article, we report our results with BAV repair using surgical techniques tailored to the specific features of the BAV phenotypic continuum. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between September 2003 and May...
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