Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5597200 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2016 4 Pages PDF
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.
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