Table 2 Operative details according to surgical evaluation of extension of diseased aorta
From: Histopathology reveals concealed aortic valve inflammation
All patients | |
|---|---|
All operations, n | 145 |
Aortic valve replacement, n | 116 (80%) |
Aortic valve replacement + aortic prosthesis, n | 29 (20%) |
Aortic valve replacement, n | 145 |
Mechanical, n | 10 (7%) |
Biological, n | 110 (76%) |
Rapid deployment Intuity®, n | 41 (28%) |
Mechanical conduit, n | 5 (3%) |
Biological conduit, n | 20 (14%) |
Incision, n | 145 |
Hemisternotomy, n | 49 (34%) |
Sternotomy, n | 94 (64%) |
Conversion, n | 2 (2%) |
Cardiopulmonary bypass time, min | 171 ± 88 |
Aortic cross-clamp time, min | 130 ± 58 |
Cardioplegia | |
Antegrade, min | 7 ± 7 |
Retrograde, min | 20 ± 18 |