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Aortic Valve Replacement in the Calcified Small Aortic Root by Hemitranslocation of the Valve

Masahiro Endo, Hiroshi Nishida, Genta Chikazawa, Yasuko Tomizawa

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An alternative technique of aortic valve replacement is described for a small aortic root with a severe large calcific degeneration of the supraaortic area at the noncoronary sinus. This technique is used when Nicks or Manouguian procedures are not applicable.

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An alternative technique of aortic valve replacement is described for a small aortic root with a severe large calcific degeneration of the supraaortic area at the noncoronary sinus. This technique is used when Nicks or Manouguian procedures are not applicable.

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An alternative technique of aortic valve replacement is described for a small aortic root with a severe large calcific degeneration of the supraaortic area at the noncoronary sinus. This technique is used when Nicks or Manouguian procedures are not applicable.

Key concepts: Aortic root, Aortic valve, Aortic sinus, Aortic Valve Insufficiency, Medicine, Cardiology, Valve replacement, Aortic valve replacement

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