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Full-root Aortic Valve Replacement by Stentless Aortic Xenografts in Patients with Small Aortic Roots
Published on: May 21, 2017
Current indications for stentless aortic bioprostheses
Yasser Y Hegazy1,2, Amr Rayan1,2, Stefan Bauer1
11 Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Institute Lahr/Baden, Lahr, Germany.
Abstract:
The best aortic prostheses have been debated for decades. The introduction of stentless aortic bioprostheses was aimed at improving hemodynamics and potentially the durability of aortic bioprostheses. Despite the good short- and long-term outcomes after implantation of stentless aortic bioprostheses, their use remains limited owing to the technically demanding implantation techniques. Nevertheless, stentless aortic bioprostheses might be of special benefit in certain indications, where they could be a valuable addition to the surgical armamentarium.
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