Journal article
A novel system for the treatment of aortic annular dilation: an ex vivo investigation
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The main reason for aortic repair failures is recurrent annular dilatation. The fibrous portion of left ventricular outflow tract dilates. A novel device was designed to tackle this problem.
METHODS: The device consists of an internal ring applied at the aortic annulus plus an external flexible band at the level of the aortic root. The internal ring has a semi-rigid portion (40%, placed at ventriculo-arterial junction) and a …
Authors
Shah P; Romagnoni C; Jaworek M; Lucherini F; Contino M; Menkis A; Gelpi G; Fiore GB; Antona C; Vismara R
Journal
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Vol. 52, No. 6, pp. 1090–1097
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
December 1, 2017
DOI
10.1093/ejcts/ezx203
ISSN
1010-7940