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  • Coronary artery occlusion from leaflet fusion at the sinotubular junction is uncommon but should be considered in young patients with aortic regurgitation and angina.
  • A young female patient with severe aortic regurgitation caused by right coronary fusion successfully underwent mini-invasive aortic valve reconstruction.
  • The Ozaki technique is effective for treating aortic regurgitation resulting from single leaflet dysfunction, as demonstrated by the patient's positive postoperative outcome after 3.5 years.

Article Abstract

Introduction: Coronary artery occlusion due to fusion of a leaflet to the sinotubular junction is a rare finding that we should consider in the differential diagnosis of young patients who have aortic regurgitation and angina.

Patient And Method: We present a young female with severe aortic regurgitation due to right coronary fusion who underwent mini-invasive aortic valve reconstruction.

Results: Postoperative evolution was satisfactory. The patient was discharged on the 5th postoperative day and after 3.5 years of follow-up he remains in functional class I, without anticoagulant treatment and with mild aortic regurgitation.

Cocnclusion: The Ozaki technique can be used in patients with aortic regurgitation due to single leaflet dysfunction.

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