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Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1087-1089. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.09.016
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Tricuspidization of the Quadricuspid Aortic Valve

Kathrin I. Schmidt, MD, Michael Jeserich, MD, Diana Aicher, MD, Hans-Joachim Schäfers, MD, PhD*

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Saarland, Homburg/Saar, Germany

Accepted for publication September 11, 2007.

* Address correspondence to Dr Schäfers, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Saarland, Homburg/Saar, D-66421, Germany (Email: h-j.schaefers{at}uniklinikum-saarland.de).

Quadricuspid aortic valves represent an uncommon congenital abnormality. Patients may have aortic regurgitation and become symptomatic at a younger age than patients with other types of aortic valve anatomy. We report 3 patients who underwent successful repair by tricuspidization of the aortic valve.






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