Long-term results of external aortic ring annuloplasty for aortic valve repair [ADULT CARDIAC]

CONCLUSIONS External aortic ring annuloplasty provides a reproducible technique for aortic valve repair with satisfactory long-term results for each ascending aorta phenotype with bicuspid or tricuspid valve. Longer follow-up is ongoing with the AVIATOR registry.

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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lansac, E., Di Centa, I., Sleilaty, G., Lejeune, S., Khelil, N., Berrebi, A., Diakov, C., Mankoubi, L., Malergue, M.-C., Noghin, M., Zannis, K., Salvi, S., Dervanian, P., Debauchez, M. Tags: Pericardium, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research