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Konno-Rastan Aortic Root Enlargement

Mrinal Patel  1 , Sanjeev Sharma
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Konno-Rastan Aortic Root Enlargement

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Apart from valvular aortic stenosis, a small aortic root presents a significant challenge in treating aortic stenosis. Root enlargement is necessary to accommodate a prosthetic valve of the appropriate size. Several techniques have been described for managing the small aortic root, including posterior enlargement methods such as the Nicks, Manougian, and Nunez procedures. The Konno-Rastan procedure, an anterior root enlargement technique, enables the maximal widening of the aortic and subvalvular regions; this approach has been incorporated or modified as a standalone method for addressing complex left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) lesions.

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Disclosure: Mrinal Patel declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Sanjeev Sharma declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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