Bentall procedure
Pronunciation: BEN-tall
A complex cardiac operation involving replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root, and ascending aorta with reimplantation of coronary arteries.
Full Definition
The Bentall procedure is a comprehensive cardiac surgical technique used to treat combined aortic valve disease and ascending aortic pathology, such as aortic root aneurysms or extensive aortic dissections. The operation involves excision of the aortic valve and ascending aorta, replacement with a composite graft containing a prosthetic valve and synthetic tube graft, and reimplantation of the coronary arteries into the graft. This procedure effectively treats both valvular and aortic pathology in a single operation. Modern modifications include the use of biological composite grafts and valve-sparing variants for specific patient populations.
Usage
Usage note: Named after Hugh Bentall; capitalize as a proper noun in surgical documentation.
In Context
- "The patient underwent successful Bentall procedure for treatment of bicuspid aortic valve with associated root aneurysm." — Surgical case report
- "Postoperative imaging following Bentall procedure demonstrated excellent graft function and patent coronary reimplantations." — Follow-up assessment