Implantation of the Toronto SPV stentless porcine bioprosthesis in dilated ascending aorta.

Siebenmann, R P · Ann Thorac Surg · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

In the presence of severe dilatation of the ascending aorta the implantation of a Toronto SPV stentless bioprosthesis is compromised by the risk of postoperative central regurgitation. A modification of the implantation technique is described that restores the normal shape of the ascending aorta and thereby avoids the risk of dysfunction of the prosthesis.

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