Fate of Bicuspid Aortic Valves in Patients Undergoing Aortic Root Repair or Replacement for Aortic Root Enlargement

Repair of diseased BAVs or preservation of functionally normal BAVs during surgery for AA aneurysms has a low perioperative risk, and early results are encouraging. Additional observation is necessary to determine whether this strategy has real advantages over early aortic valve replacement.