| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879195 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Mechanical prostheses have comparable rates of midterm survival and freedom from recurrent infection. However, this is in combination with extensive excision of destructive tissue in a specific patient subset. Allograft reoperation rates increase with time. The importance of the mechanical prosthesis in NVE might be established in the coming years.
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Authors
Loes M.A. MD, Magdi H. MD, PhD, Sue BS, Jos A. MD, Jolien W. MD, PhD, A. Pieter MD, PhD, Johanna J.M. MD, PhD, Ad J.J.C. MD, PhD,