Pericardial leaflet extension for aortic valve repair: Techniques and late results.
A modified technique to repair aortic valve is described. The technique consists of tailored extension of the old valve leaflets with gluteraldehyde treated autologous pericardium. The technique has excellent intermediate results and is an alternative to valve replacement in pediatric patients. Copyright 1999 by W.B. Saunders Company
Smith
Philip C.
PC
Heart Institute for Children, Hope Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Barth
Mary Jane
MJ
Ilbawi
Michel N.
MN