Quadricuspid Aortic Valve: A Chance for Repair

Nuran Yener Adem Resatoglu EL Amin E. Elnur, Ali Yener
Hacettepe University, Department of Anatomy, Cankaya Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Gazi University, Gazi Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

 

Quadricuspid aortic valve is an uncommon congenital anomaly that often causes aortic regurgitation in adulthood, necessitating valve replacement. A 54-year-old woman presented with symptoms and signs of aortic regurgitation, but during surgery a quadricuspid aortic valve was identified. The

abnormal cusp was fibrotic, short, thick, and fenestrated. Excision of the fourth cusp was performed and valve repair carried out successfully, with only minimal regurgitation.
The Journal of Heart Valve Disease 2004;13:860-862

 
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