Surgery for mitral regurgitation in patients with aortic root aneurysm: Transaortic or transseptal approach?

Abstract

Both the TA and TS approaches achieved good early outcomes in MV surgery for patients with root aneurysm. The transverse aortotomy was associated with shorter CPB and cross-clamp times. Surgical approaches should be selected according to the underlying mitral valve etiology and the size of the aortic root.