Replacement of a Stenotic Quadricuspid Aortic Valve With a Sutureless Prosthesis.

Abstract

Quadricuspid aortic valve is a rare occurrence, usually presenting with insufficiency rather than stenosis. We report an aortic valve replacement in a septuagenarian with a stenotic quadricuspid aortic valve, achieving a good result with a Perceval (Sorin Biomedica Cardio Srl, Sallugia, Italy) sutureless bioprosthesis. We emphasize the particular technique of implantation and possible pitfalls. Sutureless bioprosthetic valves present a feasible option for aortic valve replacement in patients with uncommon valve morphologies, aiming to reduce operative time.

• Authors: Kathrin Freystaetter, Faruk Özalp
• Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery (Ann Thorac Surg) Vol. 105 Issue 6 Pg. e249-e250 (06 2018) ISSN: 1552-6259 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 29374512 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2018 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Aged
• Aortic Valve (abnormalities, surgery)
• Aortic Valve Stenosis (complications, surgery)
• Female
• Heart Defects, Congenital (surgery)
• Heart Valve Prosthesis
• Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation (methods)
• Humans
• Prosthesis Design