Aortic root replacement with a valved conduit containing a stented xenograft

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008 Apr;33(4):740-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2008.01.010. Epub 2008 Feb 8.

Abstract

The Bentall operation is a well-established procedure for aortic root replacement, generally contemplating the use of a mechanical valve substitute. We have devised a simple modification by which a stented bioprosthesis is sutured inside, rather than at the extremity, of a vascular tube graft. This facilitates the technique of implantation and may simplify a redo procedure in case of valve failure.

Publication types

  • Technical Report

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design*
  • Stents
  • Transplantation, Heterologous