title: The use of CorMatrix extracellular matrix for aortic root enlargement.
abstract: This manuscript presents a published record of the use and efficacy of the extracellular matrix CorMatrix and why it may be superior to other materials used for aortic root enlargement. The potential benefits of an extracellular matrix are the natural ingrowth and development of native arterial cells and structure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. derekbrinster@yahoo.com.|Divisions of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center Medical College of Virginia Campus, West Hospital Building, 7th Floor, South Wing, 1200 East Broad Street, P.O. Box 980068, Richmond, VA, 23298-0068, USA. derekbrinster@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Derek R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Brinster
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. patelja3@vcu.edu.|Divisions of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center Medical College of Virginia Campus, West Hospital Building, 7th Floor, South Wing, 1200 East Broad Street, P.O. Box 980068, Richmond, VA, 23298-0068, USA. patelja3@vcu.edu.
authors.forename: Jay A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D005109:Extracellular Matrix; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials