Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5597200 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 4 Pages |
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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Authors
Christopher MD, Mario MD, Andrea MD, Monica MS, Leonard N. MD,