Repair of aorto-left ventricular tunnel arising from the left sinus of valsalva.

Journal: Journal Of Cardiac Surgery
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Abstract

Aortico-left ventricular tunnel (ALVT) is a rare congenital cardiac defect that bypasses the aortic valve via a para-valvular connection from the left ventricle to the aorta. In most cases, the tunnel arises from the right aortic sinus. In this case report, we are presenting a case of ALVT, of which the aortic orifice arose from the left aortic sinus, requiring special attention to avoid the left coronary artery injury at the time of surgical repair.

Authors
Mohammad Nezafati, Mahmood Maleki, Hadi Javan, Nahid Zirak
Relevant Conditions

Aortic Regurgitation