The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 49, 678-679, Copyright © 1990 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Toward a durable and safe aortic root reconstruction
HK Helseth
Department of Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415.
The development of acceptable and durable aortic root operations has been
interesting. With trial and error there has been a progressive intrusion on
the aortic valve and coronary arteries. Many surgeons have contributed to
this progression, with the final step being taken by Dr Bentall in 1968.
Since that time has come a gradual application of this more complete
operation and a better understanding of its advantages.