Conclusion
BAV repair has become a seemingly better alternative to AVR with
favorable hemodynamics and survival, considering the younger age of
presentation of such pathology. The reported incidence of repair-related
complications is low with meticulous technique. Careful patient
selection and adequate repair gives a good durability result. Evidence
of bicuspid aortic valve preservation especially when regurgitation
dominate the pathology started to be the rule with replacement of such
valve becoming an exception.
Abbreviations
LV: left ventricle
BAV : Bicuspid aortic valve
MR: mitral regurgitation
MVP: mitral valve plasty
MVR: mitral valve replacement
TEE: transesophageal echocardiography
TTE: transthoracic echocardiography.