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Full-root Aortic Valve Replacement by Stentless Aortic Xenografts in Patients with Small Aortic Roots
Published on: May 21, 2017
Bioprosthetic replacement of the ascending thoracic aorta: what are the options?
Matthias E W Kirsch1, Tomonori Ooka, Kostantinos Zannis
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Créteil, France.
Abstract:
Increasing patient age and improved durability of latest generation bioprostheses have stimulated the use of bioprosthetic devices in the setting of ascending aortic replacement as an alternative to mechanical valved conduits or aortic valve-sparing procedures. We performed an English literature review to assess different surgical options that have been described for bioprosthetic replacement of the ascending aorta. Reported options include: (1) composite valved conduits using a stented bioprosthesis; (2) composite valved conduits using a stentless bioprosthesis; (3) total xenopericardial valved conduits. Composite valved grafts using stented bioprostheses offer a safe and durable option for bioprosthetic replacement of the ascending aorta. Other options are of more recent use and await medium-term results.
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