[Aneurysm of Valsalva's sinus, apropos of 7 surgical cases[]. / Anévrismes du sinus de Valsalva, à propos de 7 cas opérés.

The authors describe 7 cases of rupture of the Valsalva sinus. Until rupture the aneurysm is silent. Aortic insufficiency and left to right shunt are major components of this syndrome. Surgical treatment under extra-corporal circulation needs aortotomy and an approach of the ruptured extremity to close the defect and maintaining the integrity of the valvular structures.