Allograft tissue for use in valve replacement

Homograft or allograft tissue has been available for use as replacement for diseased valves or reconstruction of major vessels for decades. However, with respect to replacement of diseased valvular tissue the search for the ideal valve still continues. In this review we will discuss the clinical ind...

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Published in:Cell and tissue banking 2006-12, Vol.7 (4), p.337-348
Main Authors: Da Costa, M L, Ghofaili, F Al, Oakley, R M El
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic Valve
Bioprosthesis - trends
Clinical outcomes
Cryopreservation - methods
Endocarditis - surgery
Heart surgery
Heart Valve Prosthesis - trends
Heart Valves - surgery
Humans
Skin & tissue grafts
Surgical techniques
Tissue Preservation - methods
Tissues
Transplantation, Homologous - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Homograft or allograft tissue has been available for use as replacement for diseased valves or reconstruction of major vessels for decades. However, with respect to replacement of diseased valvular tissue the search for the ideal valve still continues. In this review we will discuss the clinical indications, surgical techniques, and outcome of aortic homografts.
ISSN:1389-9333
1573-6814
DOI:10.1007/s10561-006-9009-9