Adjustment of Sinotubular Junction for Aortic Insufficiency Secondary to Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

Adjustment of the diameter of STJ could treat AR secondary to ascending aortic aneurysm with nearly normal aortic cusps. Midterm results of this procedure were acceptable. Although bicuspid aortic valve is the risk factor for late AR due to dilation of remaining aortic root, this procedure provides satisfactory long-term outcomes among the patients with tricuspid valve.