SHAWL LAPEL AORTOPLASTY

Authors
HARRISON LH HECK HA
Citation
Lh. Harrison et Ha. Heck, SHAWL LAPEL AORTOPLASTY, The Annals of thoracic surgery, 62(6), 1996, pp. 1867-1867
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Cardiac & Cardiovascular System
Journal title
The Annals of thoracic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00034975
Volume
62
Issue
6
Year of publication
1996
Pages
1867 - 1867
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(1996)62:6<1867:SLA>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
We describe a simple method of remodeling an ascending aorta that has dilated in response to a stenotic aortic valve. It provides excellent exposure for valve replacement and avoids the use of substantial prost hetic material in effecting a secure, facile closure.