Novel sutureless mitral valve implantation method involving a bayonet insertion and release mechanism: a proof of concept study in pigs

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Apr;143(4):985-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.01.037. Epub 2012 Feb 11.

Authors

Duc-Thang Vu¹, Lian Kah Ti, Lay Choo Ong, Poh Hock Neo, Chuen Neng Lee, Theo Kofidis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Republic of Singapore.

PMID: 22329979
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.01.037

No abstract available

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Feasibility Studies
Female
Heart Valve Prosthesis
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
Mitral Valve / surgery*
Models, Animal
Prosthesis Design
Suture Techniques*
Swine
Time Factors