Stentless bioprostheses: a versatile and durable solution in extensive aortic valve endocarditis(aEuro)

Author(s):
Schneider, A.W.; Hazekamp, M.G. (0000-0002-3150-5007); Versteegh, M.I.M.; Bruggemans, E.F. (0000-0002-6002-5141); Holman, E.R.; Klautz, R.J.M. (0000-0002-6507-3855); Braun, J.
Published
2016
Publication type
Other

Abstract

The Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis is a valuable option to reconstruct the LVOT after debridement in extensive aortic valve endocarditis. It is readily available with a versatility and clinical outcome comparable with that of homografts. Although early mortality remains considerable in this high-risk group of patients, late survival is good with low rates of recurrence of endocarditis, immediate local control and good haemodynamic performance on echocardiography.

Aortic root replacementInfective endocarditisAortic root abscessStentless bioprosthesis
Date issued
2016-06-01
Language
English
Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
hdl
1887/99400
doi
10.1093/ejcts/ezv463