Clinical analysis on 32 cases of Wheat procedure
- VernacularTitle:32例Wheat手术临床分析
- Author:
Huaijun ZHANG
;
Lizhong SUN
;
Qian CHANG
;
Al ET
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Heart valve diseases Heart valve prosthesis implantation Cardiac surgical procedures Aorta Dilated
- From:
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2003;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To discuss the methods of treatment patients with aortic valve lesions associated with ascending aortic dilation. Methods: From 1996 to 2002, 32 patients were underwent Wheat procedure. The mean age of patients was (48 6?8 9) years. The pathology of aortic valve was bicuspid valve (19 cases,59%). The mean diameter of ascend aorta was (52 2?4 5) mm (45～60 mm). All patients received aortic valve and ascend aorta replacement. Results: All patients survived. The mean duration of follow up was 22 months. There was no postoperative death and no pseudoaneurysm. All patients were in NYHA class I～II after surgery. Conclusion: Wheat procedure is a simple and effective treatment for patients with ascending aorta dilation who need aortic valve replacement.
