Giant aneurysm of the non-coronary sinus of Valsalva
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
; 35(4): 589-590, July-Aug. 2020. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Aneurysms of the sinuses of Valsalva are defined as dilatation of the aortic root region between the aortic annulus and the sinotubular junction. Isolated aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva are rare cardiovascular pathologies. They may be congenital, especially secondary to connective tissue disorders or in conjunction with congenital cardiac defects, or acquired such as secondary to infections or trauma. Small sized aneurysm without rupture in asymptomatic patients may be followed; however, latter cases require intervention and surgery is the gold standard treatment modality. In this report, a 41-year-old male patient was reported with giant aneurysm of the non-coronary sinus of Valsalva whom underwent aortic root sparing surgical aortic sinus of Valsalva reconstruction.
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LILACS
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SES-SP
Assunto principal:
Aneurisma Aórtico
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Seio Aórtico
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Cardiopatias Congênitas
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
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Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article