Prosthetic valve replacement using annular preservation technique.
Preservation of as much annulus as possible is an extremely important aspect of prosthetic valve replacement. A method is described that allows intact removal of a prosthetic valve without damage to the annulus. This simple technique has been used regularly for three years, and there have been no complications.
D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques