Aortic Valve Replacement With Continuous Suture

A continuous suture technique for aortic valve replacement is described. The technique was used in 462 patients who underwent aortic valve replacement. Hospital mortality was 6.9%. Mild paravalvular leak was seen in 3% and 0.6% needed reoperation for significant paravalvular leak. This continuous su...

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Published in:Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals 2000-06, Vol.8 (2), p.189-191
Main Authors: Agarwal, Ravi, Madhu Sankar, Nainar, Rajan, Sethurathnam, Kalyan Singh, Rajarathinam Karnan, Cherian, Kotturathu Mammen
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Language:English
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Summary:A continuous suture technique for aortic valve replacement is described. The technique was used in 462 patients who underwent aortic valve replacement. Hospital mortality was 6.9%. Mild paravalvular leak was seen in 3% and 0.6% needed reoperation for significant paravalvular leak. This continuous suture technique is quick and effective, associated with few postoperative complications, and recommended for patients in developing countries.
ISSN:0218-4923
1816-5370
DOI:10.1177/021849230000800227