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The key for successful valve repair is full understanding of the regurgitant mechanism and sufficient evaluation of the valve. Currently, multidetector computed tomography has been introduced for evaluation. The aortic valve can be analyzed in details preoperatively. The main causes of aortic regurgitation (AR) in the adult population are degenerative leaflet change and annulus dilatation. Restoration to normal structure can be accomplished mainly by plication. Central leaflet plication near the Arantius nodule is a simple technique for redundant tissue. For leaflet deficiency, pericardial patch plasty may be an option. No universal technique exists for plication of the aortic annulus. The valve-sparing aortic root replacement firmly stabilizes the ventriculo-aortic junction (VAJ) and assures repair durability even in patients with mild to moderate root dilatation. Subcommissural annuloplasty (Cabrol stitch) does not seem sufficient for the prevention of VAJ dilatation. Circumferential annuloplasties may have a greater potential. However, convenient device for annular plication is still in development. The bicuspid aortic valve is a congenital heart valve lesion. A basic technique is free margin plication of the fused leaflet. Aortic root dilatation may contribute to AR severity. Valve-sparing aortic root replacement may improve repair durability. Considering the great advances in valve repair, young patients with AR should be informed that valve repair is a promising option for surgical treatment.

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Komiya, T. Aortic valve repair update. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 63, 309–319 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-015-0523-1

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