Technique of homograft replacement of the mitral valve.
In this paper, we have reviewed previous experiences in the technique of homograft replacement of the mitral valve. Following laboratory studies, we have initiated a clinical program of partial and total homograft replacement of the mitral valve and present our early results in the first 32 patients.
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Hopital Broussais, Paris.
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Chauvaud
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D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000637:transplantation*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous