A Review of Aortic Valve Homografts over a Six and One-half Year Period

September 1, 1969Annals of SurgeryOpen Access

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Assess the intermediate-to-long-term surgical outcomes and durability of aortic valve homografts over a six and one-half year observation period.
Reviewed surgical series of patients receiving human aortic valve homografts for aortic valve replacement.
Tracked clinical performance, graft function, and complications over a follow-up interval extending to six and one-half years.
Documented long-term survival, valve competence, and structural deterioration rates associated with aortic homograft implantation over six and one-half years qualitatively.
Identified incidence and patterns of late graft failure, calcification, and requirements for reoperation during extended follow-up.

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This Level 5 review offers no clinical guidance; leaves open need for prospective data on homograft outcomes.

BARRATT-BOYES, B. G. M.B., CH.M., F.R.A.C.S.; ROCHE, A. H. G. M.B., CH.B., M.R.A.C.P. Author Information

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