Sutureless aortic valve replacement in a calcified homograft combined with mitral valve replacement

Abstract

Abstract Background Aortic valve replacement in a patient with an aortic homograft can be very challenging, especially when concomitant mitral valve surgery needs to be performed. Case presentation We report a case of implantation of a sutureless aortic valve bioprosthesis combined with mitral valve replacement in a patient with a severely calcified aortic homograft where conventional valve replacement was technically unfeasible. Conclusions We believe that sutureless AVR is a viable option especially for young patients with a high surgical risk where conventional valve replacement cannot be achieved.

Keywords

• Sutureless aortic valve
• Aortic valve replacement
• Homograft
• Mitral valve replacement