[Aortic root homograft in the surgical treatment of aortic valve disease with dilated ascending aorta].

Introduction And Objectives: Patients with aortic valve disease and a dilated ascending aorta are usually treated with a composite graft comprising a valve and conduit. We review here the results of treatment with an aortic root homograft as a valid alternative.

Patients And Method: Twenty-two consecutive patients with a mean age of 64.