Long-term durability of bicuspid aortic valve repair: a comparison of 2 annuloplasty techniques.
Christophe de MeesterJean-Louis VanoversheldeJama JahanyarSaadallah TamerStefano MastrobuoniMichel Van DyckEmiliano NavarraAlain J PonceletParla AstarciGebrine El KhouryLaurent de KerchovePublished in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2021)
In this study, comparing 2 annuloplasty strategies for BAV repair, we found statistically significant differences in long-term durability favouring the Reimplantation technique, and no differences in overall survival. The results support our current strategy of Reimplantation technique and repair of AR in patients with BAV. Cabrol annuloplasty is obsolete and should be generally abandoned in patients undergoing BAV repair for AR.