| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880314 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Rebuilding the aortic root based on in situ measurements with a fully competent aortic valve is a conceptually new surgical approach. Our observations suggest that postoperative valve competence, particularly with elongated valve leaflets, may not depend on the normal truncated cone geometry.
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Authors
Andras C. MD, PhD, Scott D. MD, Vincent R. MD,