Bentall procedure

Bentall Procedure

The Bentall Procedure (pronounced: ben-tall pro-see-jure) is a cardiovascular surgery performed to correct defects of the aorta, the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the body.

Etymology

The procedure is named after Hugh Bentall, a British cardiothoracic surgeon who first performed the operation in 1968.

Procedure

The Bentall Procedure involves the replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root and ascending aorta, with the re-implantation of the coronary arteries into the graft. This is typically performed using a composite graft, which is a combination of a prosthetic heart valve and a Dacron graft.

Indications

The Bentall Procedure is indicated for patients with aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, aortic regurgitation, and Marfan syndrome, among other conditions.

Risks and Complications

Like all surgeries, the Bentall Procedure carries risks, including bleeding, infection, stroke, and complications related to anesthesia. Long-term complications may include graft infection (also known as endocarditis) and thromboembolism.

Related Terms

• Aorta
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Dissection
• Aortic Regurgitation
• Marfan Syndrome
• Composite Graft
• Prosthetic Heart Valve
• Dacron
• Endocarditis
• Thromboembolism

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bentall procedure
• Wikipedia's article - Bentall procedure

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