Pregnancy after Aortic Root Replacement in Marfan's Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT: Objectives  We sought to characterize pregnancy-related aortic complications in women with Marfan's syndrome who had prior aortic root replacement. Study Design  This is a retrospective case series study and literature review of women with Marfan's syndrome with pregnancy after aortic root replacement. We surveyed women with Marfan's syndrome who had successful pregnancy after aortic root replacement using the Marfan Foundation Website and from two large tertiary care Marfan's clinics. Clinical data, counseling information, and details of pregnancy-related aortic complications were compiled. A literature review was performed assessing aortic outcomes in women with Marfan's syndrome with pregnancy after aortic surgery. Results  Fourteen women with 20 pregnancies were id

SUBMITTER: Williams D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6193806 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature