Bentall procedure

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A Bentall procedure is a cardiac surgery operation involving composite graft replacement of the ascending aorta and aortic valve, with anastomosis of the coronary arteries into the graft.

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The Bentall procedure was first described in 1968 by H. Bentall and A. De Bono.[1] Numerous modifications have been made since then.

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  1. ^ Bentall H, De Bono A (1968). "A technique for complete replacement of the ascending aorta.". Thorax 23 (4): 338-9. PMID 5664694. 

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