Stentless bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement after a homograft root replacement: Toronto SPV implantation after a homograft root

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Apr;79(4):1397-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.10.129.

Abstract

Stentless bioprosthetic valves for the aortic position offer excellent hemodynamic characteristics, making them an attractive choice ahead of other valve prostheses. We present a unique case in which a patient underwent aortic valve replacement with a stentless porcine valve and mitral valve repair for severe aortic and mitral regurgitation 1 year after a homograft root replacement for acute aortic endocarditis. The rationale for our approach is outlined in the context of current surgical trends.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents
  • Swine
  • Transplantation, Homologous