Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5616796 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2016 | 28 Pages |
Abstract
After almost 3Â decades of experience with allografts in aortic position, the indication for use has become selective, mainly because of progressive structural valve deterioration over time. In case of complex aortic root pathology and active endocarditis allografts may still be useful.
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Authors
Bardia MD, MSc, Jos A. MD, PhD, Eleni-Rosalina PhD, Jolien W. MD, PhD, Johanna J.M. MD, PhD, Ad J.J.C. MD, PhD,