title: The human dura mater valve. Fabrication methods.
abstract: We have used a glycerol-treated human dura mater valve as a valve substitute of the blood pumps for more than 3 years. In comparative studies, it was shown that the dura mater valve is more durable than the glutaraldehyde-treated bovine aortic valves, and thought to be a very attractive valve material. Fabrication methods both for rigid and flexible stents were introduced.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D004388:Dura Mater; D005990:Glycerol; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D013193:Stainless Steel; D005990:Glycerol