The Ozaki Procedure: Standardized Protocol Adoption of a Complex Innovative Procedure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Ozaki procedure using autologous pericardium is an interesting but complex alternative for aortic valve replacement. We present a standardized approach to minimize the learning curve and confirm reproducibility.

Methods

After careful preparation, from May 2015 to February 2021, an Ozaki procedure was performed on 46 patients age 51 ± 14 years. Seven had unicuspid (15%), 29 bicuspid (63%), and 10 tricuspid (22%) aortic valves, and 2 patients had endocarditis. Endpoints were operative learning curves, perioperative outcomes, intermediate-term valve hemodynamics, reintervention, health-related quality of life (MacNew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life questionnaire), and mortality.

Results

Cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic clamp times decreased f

SUBMITTER: Patel V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10818143 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature