title: Designing a stentless valve conduit for use in a biological Bentall procedure.
abstract: Various modifications of the Bentall procedure have been described using mechanical valve conduits. A further modification, using a bioprosthetic valve, has grown in popularity as this prevents the need for lifelong anticoagulation. Additional innovation using a stentless bioprosthetic valve has the theoretical advantages of allowing for a larger bioprosthesis and an improved durability. The technical aspects involved in designing a stentless valve conduit for use in a biological Bentall procedure are described.
authors: Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York 10032, USA.
authors: Alexander
authors: A
authors: Iribarne
authors: Mark J
authors: MJ
authors: Russo
authors: Rachel
authors: R
authors: Easterwood
authors: Jonathan
authors: J
authors: Yang
authors: Allan S
authors: AS
authors: Stewart
mesh_terms: D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013536:Suture Techniques