Methods for graft size selection in aortic valve-sparing operations

Authors
Doty, DB Arcidi, JM
Citation
Db. Doty et Jm. Arcidi, Methods for graft size selection in aortic valve-sparing operations, ANN THORAC, 69(2), 2000, pp. 648-650
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
648 - 650
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200002)69:2<648:MFGSSI>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Simple and reproducible methods for accurate restoration of aortic root dim ensions during aortic valve-sparing operations are described. The methods a re based on choice of an appropriate size vascular graft based on the measu red or desired diameter of the aortic annulus. (C) 2000 by The Society of T horacic Surgeons.