Results of Biocor stentless valve replacement for infective endocarditis of the native aortic valve

Am J Cardiol. 1998 Nov 1;82(9):1136-7, A10. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00572-4.

Abstract

The mid-term results in a selected group of 9 patients with native aortic valve endocarditis managed by aortic valve replacement (with or without complex annular reconstruction) using a totally biological stentless valve are outlined. At a mean follow-up of 48 months, there are currently 7 survivors (2 late noncardiac deaths) with 100% freedom from reoperation, valve-related complication, and endocarditis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome