The sterilization and preservation of homologous arterial segments, with special reference to the heart valves.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001158:Arteries / Q000637:transplantation*; D005027:Ethylene Oxide; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005612:Freeze Drying; D006351:Heart Valves / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D007783:Lactones; D011309:Preservation, Biological; D013242:Sterilization; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007783:Lactones; D005027:Ethylene Oxide