Cor Vasa 2003, 44(10):501-506
The advantages and drawbacks of stentless aortic valve bioprostheses in cardiac surgery. Initial experience with the Carpentier Edwards Prima plus prosthesis
- Kardiochirurgické oddělení, Nemocnice České Budějovice, České Budějovice, Česká republika
Stentless aortic bioprostheses are a recent alternative to aortic valve replacement. The paper evaluates our experience to date with stentless prostheses, their advantages and drawbacks compared with other techniques of replacement; and presents our initial data. Based on these data, stentless bioprostheses seem to provide an excellent solution to aortic valve replacement. Definitive assessment will require continuous and long-term follow-up.
Keywords: Aortic valve; Stentless bioprosthesis
Published: October 1, 2003 Show citation