Reoperative Aortic Valve Replacement in a Previous Biologic Composite Valve Graft.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.04.095.
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Abstract
Structural valve deterioration with biologic composite valve grafts previously required reoperative aortic root replacement. We present a technique for avoiding repeated root replacement. Exposure is by a transverse incision through the Dacron graft. The valve is disassembled within the graft, and a new prosthesis is implanted. We used this technique in 11 patients with good success.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Bioprosthesis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation