Vol. 21 No. 3S (2017): TO 60th anniversary of Meshalkin Center (Special Issue)
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History of reconstructive surgery of aorta and aortic valve

R. Komarov
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, 119991 Moscow, Russian Federation
P. Karavaykin
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, 119991 Moscow, Russian Federation
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V. Murylev
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, 119991 Moscow, Russian Federation

Published 2017-09-22

Keywords

  • aorta,
  • aortic valve,
  • history,
  • reconstructive surgery

How to Cite

Komarov, R., Karavaykin, P., & Murylev, V. (2017). History of reconstructive surgery of aorta and aortic valve. Patologiya Krovoobrashcheniya I Kardiokhirurgiya, 21(3S), 45–60. https://doi.org/10.21688/1681-3472-2017-3S-45-60

Abstract

Surgery of the aorta remains the most difficult and most dynamic part of cardiovascular surgery. Aortic aneurysm surgery had passed through several stages: from non-reconstructive, when the improvised tools were used to decrease the risk of aorta-related complications, to endovascular one. Aortic valve surgery being the essential part of aortic surgery developed dramatically as well. However, open procedures still remain the gold standard for aortic surgery. Visceral protection methods and devices develop.The review follows main achievements for reconstructive surgery of aortic diseases and aortic valve lesions. It elucidates only vital and successful procedures performed by outstanding specialists for the first time. Moreover, the contribution of Soviet and Russian surgeons is shown.

Received 11 July 2017. Accepted 21 July 2017.

Funding: The study did not have sponsorship.
Conflict of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interests.

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