The David procedure for surgical management of neo-aortic root dilatation following the arterial switch operation: Technical aspects.

Progressive neo-aortic/pulmonary root dilatation and associated valve regurgitation if translocated into the aortic position, remains a major drawback and serious late complication following the arterial switch operation. This video tutorial presents the technical aspects and a step-by-step illustration of the valve-sparing reimplantation technique, which  allows the neo-aortic valve to be maintained late after the arterial switch operation.