Attached right aortic valve leaflet causing ischemia and severe regurgitation: Successful repair with Ozaki technique

Ríos-Ortega J.C.; Rodríguez-Urteaga Z.; Carrasco-Rueda J.; Talledo-Paredes L. · Journal of Cardiac Surgery (2022) · DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16690

Resumen

Introduction: Coronary artery occlusion due to fusion of a leaflet to the sinotubular junction is a rare finding that we should consider in the differential diagnosis of young patients who have aortic regurgitation and angina. Patient and Method: We present a young female with severe aortic regurgitation due to right coronary fusion who underwent mini-invasive aortic valve reconstruction. Results: Postoperative evolution was satisfactory. The patient was discharged on the 5th postoperative day and after 3.5 years of follow-up he remains in functional class I, without anticoagulant treatment and with mild aortic regurgitation. Cocnclusion: The Ozaki technique can be used in patients with aortic regurgitation due to single leaflet dysfunction.