Fistula of the sinus of Valsalva.

Abstract

Operative repair of sinus of Valsalva aneurysms and fistulas was performed in 10 patients between 1960 and 1976. Associated cardiac defects were corrected in 6 patients. There were no postoperative deaths, and the 8 patients observed to date are still alive and well. Only 2 patients required a second operation. The employment of a transchanber or a transaortic approach or both continues to be a matter of individual preference.