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Selected Literature: Historical

Barrat-Boyes B. G. 1964. Homograft aortic valve replacement in aortic incompetence and stenosis. Thorax 19: 131–150.

 

De Bakey M. E. and Creech O. Jr. 1954. Occlusive disease of the aorta and its treatment by resection and homograft replacement. Ann. Surg. 140: 290–310.
ChemPort

 

Murray G. 1956. Homologous aortic valve segment transplant as surgical treatment for aortic and mitral insufficiency. Angiology 7: 466.
PubMed ChemPort

 

O' Brien M. F., Stafford E. G., Gardner M. A. H., Pohlner P. G., McGi. n D. C. and Kirklin J. W. 1981. A comparison of aortic valve replacement with viable cryopreserved and fresh allograft valves, with a note on chromosomal studies. J. Thorac. Cardivasc. Surg. 94: 812–823.

 

 

Pine M, Hahn G, Paton B, Pappas G, Davies H, Steele P, Pryor R, Blount SG Jr.

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Abstract

Homograft and prosthetic aortic valve replacement: a comparative study.
Circulation. 1976 Dec;54(6 Suppl):III84-9.
PMID: 991428 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

 

 

Robles A, Vaughan M, Lau JK, Bodnar E, Ross DN.

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Long-term assessment of aortic valve replacement with autologous pulmonary valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1985 Mar;39(3):238-42.
PMID: 3977464 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

 

Ross D. N. 1962. Homograft replacement of aortic valve. Lancet II: 487.
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Strickett M. G., Barrat-Boyes B. G. and McCulloch D. 1983. Disinfection of human heart allografts with antibiotics in low concentration. Pathology 15: 457–462.
PubMed ChemPort

 

Sugimoto J. T. and Krap R. B. 1987. Homografts and cryopreserved valves. Cardiac Surg.: State Art Rev. 1: 295–315.

 

 

 

Selected Literature: Recent (2007-1990)

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Pasquali SK, Shera D, Wernovsky G, Cohen MS, Tabbutt S, Nicolson S, Spray TL, Marino BS.

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Midterm outcomes and predictors of reintervention after the Ross procedure in infants, children, and young adults.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Apr;133(4):893-9.
PMID: 17382622 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Robicsek F.

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In response to Wilhelmi MH, Bara C, Kofidis T, Wilhelmi M, Pichlmaier M, Haverich A. Long-term cardiac allograft valves after heart transplant are functionally and structurally preserved, in contrast to homografts and bioprostheses.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2007 Mar;16(2):214; author reply 214-5. No abstract available.
PMID: 17484476 [PubMed - in process]

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de Gevigney G; Groupe de travail sur les valvulopathies de la Societe francaise de cardiologi.

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[The best of valvular heart disease in 2006]
Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 2007 Jan;100 Spec No 1:19-28. French.
PMID: 17405561 [PubMed - in process]

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Mokracek A, Spatenka J, Sulda M, Tousek F, Pospisilova H, Vambera M, Setina M, Pesl L.

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[Aortic allograft (homograft) for the treatment of valvular disorders in adults with focus on treatment of infective aortic valve endocarditis]
Vnitr Lek. 2007 Jan;53(1):54-62. Czech.
PMID: 17472016 [PubMed - in process]

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Ruzmetov M, Vijay P, Rodefeld MD, Turrentine MW, Brown JW.

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Abstract

Evolution of aortic valve replacement in children: a single center experience.
Int J Cardiol. 2006 Nov 10;113(2):194-200. Epub 2006 Jan 10.
PMID: 16376439 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Brown JW, Ruzmetov M, Vijay P, Rodefeld MD, Turrentine MW.

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Abstract

The Ross-Konno procedure in children: outcomes, autograft and allograft function, and reoperations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Oct;82(4):1301-6.
PMID: 16996923 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Bohm JO, Botha CA, Horke A, Hemmer W, Roser D, Blumenstock G, Uhlemann F, Rein JG.

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Is the Ross operation still an acceptable option in children and adolescents?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Sep;82(3):940-7.
PMID: 16928513 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Sievers HH, Hanke T, Stierle U, Bechtel MF, Graf B, Robinson DR, Ross DN.

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A critical reappraisal of the Ross operation: renaissance of the subcoronary implantation technique?
Circulation. 2006 Jul 4;114(1 Suppl):I504-11.
PMID: 16820628 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Brown JW, Ruzmetov M, Fukui T, Rodefeld MD, Mahomed Y, Turrentine MW.

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Abstract

Fate of the autograft and homograft following Ross aortic valve replacement: reoperative frequency, outcome, and management.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2006 Mar;15(2):253-9; discusson 259-60.
PMID: 16607909 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Herreros JM, Mastrobuoni S, Ubilla M, Rabago G, Lorente Ruiz M, Rifon J, Hernandez M.

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[Cardiac and vascular homograft valves transplant]
An Sist Sanit Navar. 2006;29 Suppl 2:153-61. Spanish.
PMID: 16998523 [PubMed - in process]

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Luciani GB, Favaro A, Casali G, Santini F, Mazzucco A.

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Ross operation in the young: a ten-year experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Dec;80(6):2271-7.
PMID: 16305887 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Botha CA.

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The Ross operation: utilization of the patient's own pulmonary valve as a replacement device for the diseased aortic valve.
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2005 Nov;3(6):1017-26. Review.
PMID: 16292993 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Zehr KJ, Yagubyan M, Connolly HM, Nelson SM, Schaff HV.

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Abstract

Aortic root replacement with a novel decellularized cryopreserved aortic homograft: postoperative immunoreactivity and early results.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 Oct;130(4):1010-5.
PMID: 16214512 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Selamet Tierney ES, Gersony WM, Altmann K, Solowiejczyk DE, Bevilacqua LM, Khan C, Krongrad E, Mosca RS, Quaegebeur JM, Apfel HD.

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Abstract

Pulmonary position cryopreserved homografts: durability in pediatric Ross and non-Ross patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 Aug;130(2):282-6.
PMID: 16077388 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Yankah AC, Pasic M, Klose H, Siniawski H, Weng Y, Hetzer R.

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Abstract

Homograft reconstruction of the aortic root for endocarditis with periannular abscess: a 17-year study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2005 Jul;28(1):69-75. Epub 2005 Apr 18.
PMID: 15982588 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Chang CI, Ke YC, Wang JK, Wu MH.

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Abstract

Ross procedure for pediatric aortic valve disease.
J Formos Med Assoc. 2005 Jul;104(7):487-92.
PMID: 16091825 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Karamlou T, Ungerleider RM, Alsoufi B, Burch G, Silberbach M, Reller M, Shen I.

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Abstract

Oversizing pulmonary homograft conduits does not significantly decrease allograft failure in children.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2005 Apr;27(4):548-53.
PMID: 15784349 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Grinda JM, Mainardi JL, D'Attellis N, Bricourt MO, Berrebi A, Fabiani JN, Deloche A.

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Abstract

Cryopreserved aortic viable homograft for active aortic endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Mar;79(3):767-71.
PMID: 15734373 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

19:

Ganguly G, Akhunji ZA, Neethling WM, Hodge AJ.

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Abstract

Homograft aortic valve replacement--the experience of one unit.
Heart Lung Circ. 2004 Jun;13(2):161-7.
PMID: 16352188 [PubMed]

20:

Hraska V, Krajci M, Haun Ch, Ntalakoura K, Razek V, Lacour-Gayet F, Weil J, Reichenspurner H.

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Abstract

Ross and Ross-Konno procedure in children and adolescents: mid-term results.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2004 May;25(5):742-7.
PMID: 15082276 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Raja SG, Pozzi M.

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Ross operation in children and young adults: the Alder Hey case series.
BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2004 Apr 19;4:3.
PMID: 15096281 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Birk E, Sharoni E, Dagan O, Gelber O, Georghiou GP, Vidne BA, Erez E.

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Abstract

The Ross procedure as the surgical treatment of active aortic valve endocarditis.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2004 Jan;13(1):73-7.
PMID: 14765843 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

23:

Kanter KR, Fyfe DA, Mahle WT, Forbess JM, Kirshbom PM.

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Abstract

Results with the freestyle porcine aortic root for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Dec;76(6):1889-94; discussion 1894-5.
PMID: 14667606 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Rozanski J, Kusmierczyk M, Siudalska H, Matlak K, Sitko T, Juraszynski Z, Hoffman P.

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Abstract

[Early and mid-term evaluation of the pulmonary autograft function in adolescents and adults]
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2003 Nov;15(89):402-5. Polish.
PMID: 14969130 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Baskett RJ, Nanton MA, Warren AE, Ross DB.

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Abstract

Human leukocyte antigen-DR and ABO mismatch are associated with accelerated homograft valve failure in children: implications for therapeutic interventions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 Jul;126(1):232-9.
PMID: 12878960 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Sadowski J, Kapelak B, Bartus K, Podolec P, Rudzinski P, Myrdko T, Wierzbicki K, Dziatkowiak A.

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Abstract

Reoperation after fresh homograft replacement: 23 years' experience with 655 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2003 Jun;23(6):996-1000; discussion 1000-1.
PMID: 12829078 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Siniawski H, Lehmkuhl H, Weng Y, Pasic M, Yankah C, Hoffmann M, Behnke I, Hetzer R.

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Abstract

Stentless aortic valves as an alternative to homografts for valve replacement in active infective endocarditis complicated by ring abscess.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Mar;75(3):803-8; discussion 808.
PMID: 12645697 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

28:

Wang A, Jaggers J, Ungerleider RM, Lim CS, Ryan T.

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Abstract

Exercise echocardiographic comparison of pulmonary autograft and aortic homograft replacements for aortic valve disease in adults.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2003 Mar;12(2):202-8.
PMID: 12701793 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

29:

Hagl C, Galla JD, Lansman SL, Fink D, Bodian CA, Spielvogel D, Griepp RB.

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Abstract

Replacing the ascending aorta and aortic valve for acute prosthetic valve endocarditis: is using prosthetic material contraindicated?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Nov;74(5):S1781-5; discussion S1792-9.
PMID: 12440665 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Koolbergen DR, Hazekamp MG, de Heer E, van Hoorn F, Huysmans HA, Bruijn JA, Dion RA.

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Abstract

Structural degeneration of pulmonary homografts used as aortic valve substitute underlines early graft failure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2002 Nov;22(5):802-7.
PMID: 12414049 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

31:

Sievers HH.

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Abstract

[Status of aortic valve reconstruction and Ross operation in aortic valve diseases]
Herz. 2002 Aug;27(5):435-44. German.
PMID: 12365284 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Erez E, Kanter KR, Tam VK, Williams WH.

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Abstract

Konno aortoventriculoplasty in children and adolescents: from prosthetic valves to the Ross operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jul;74(1):122-6.
PMID: 12118742 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Gamba A, Terzi A, Ferrazzi P, Farina C, Suter F.

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[Surgical correction with homograft in native or prosthetic aortic valve infective endocarditis]
Ital Heart J Suppl. 2002 Jul;3(7):728-37. Italian.
PMID: 12187633 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Gulbins H, Kilian E, Roth S, Uhlig A, Kreuzer E, Reichart B.

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Abstract

Is there an advantage in using homografts in patients with acute infective endocarditis of the aortic valve?
J Heart Valve Dis. 2002 Jul;11(4):492-7.
PMID: 12150295 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Kanter KR, Budde JM, Parks WJ, Tam VK, Sharma S, Williams WH, Fyfe DA.

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Abstract

One hundred pulmonary valve replacements in children after relief of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jun;73(6):1801-6; discussion 1806-7.
PMID: 12078772 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

36:

Al-Halees Z, Pieters F, Qadoura F, Shahid M, Al-Amri M, Al-Fadley F.

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Abstract

The Ross procedure is the procedure of choice for congenital aortic valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 Mar;123(3):437-41; discussion 441-2.
PMID: 11882813 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

37:

Gersak B, Sutlic Z.

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Abstract

Aortic and mitral valve surgery on the beating heart is lowering cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic cross clamp time.
Heart Surg Forum. 2002;5(2):182-6.
PMID: 12125670 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

38:

Gulbins H, Kreuzer E, Uhlig A, Reichart B.

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Abstract

Homografts in patients with combined disease of the aortic valve and the ascending aorta: an alternative to the classical Bentall procedure.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2001 Sep;10(5):650-5.
PMID: 11603605 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

39:

Erez E, Tam VK, Williams WH, Kanter KR.

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Abstract

The Konno aortoventriculoplasty for repeat aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001 Jun;19(6):793-6.
PMID: 11404132 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

40:

Turrentine MW, Ruzmetov M, Vijay P, Bills RG, Brown JW.

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Abstract

Biological versus mechanical aortic valve replacement in children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 May;71(5 Suppl):S356-60.
PMID: 11388223 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

41:

Raanani E, David TE, Dellgren G, Armstrong S, Ivanov J, Feindel CM.

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Abstract

Redo aortic root replacement: experience with 31 patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 May;71(5):1460-3.
PMID: 11383783 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

42:

O'Brien MF, Harrocks S, Stafford EG, Gardner MA, Pohlner PG, Tesar PJ, Stephens F.

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Abstract

The homograft aortic valve: a 29-year, 99.3% follow up of 1,022 valve replacements.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2001 May;10(3):334-44; discussion 335.
PMID: 11380096 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

43:

Motomura N, Takamoto S.

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Abstract

[Indications for and results of cryopreserved homograft valve replacement]
Nippon Geka Gakkai Zasshi. 2001 Apr;102(4):325-9. Japanese.
PMID: 11344685 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Tweddell JS, Pelech AN, Frommelt PC, Mussatto KA, Wyman JD, Fedderly RT, Berger S, Frommelt MA, Lewis DA, Friedberg DZ, Thomas JP Jr, Sachdeva R, Litwin SB.

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Factors affecting longevity of homograft valves used in right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction for congenital heart disease.
Circulation. 2000 Nov 7;102(19 Suppl 3):III130-5.
PMID: 11082375 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

45:

Nagele H, Doring V, Rodiger W, Kalmar P.

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[Aortic valve replacement with homografts. An overview]
Herz. 2000 Nov;25(7):651-8. Review. German.
PMID: 11141674 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

46:

Grinda JM, Jouan J, Latremouille CH, Couetil JP, Carpentier A, Fabiani JN, Deloche A.

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Abstract

[Human valvular substitutes for the treatment of complex progressive endocarditis. Application to aortic, mitral and tricuspid valves]
Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 2000 Oct;93(10):1195-201. French.
PMID: 11107478 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Grocott-Mason RM, Lund O, Elwidaa H, Mazhar R, Chandrasakeran V, Mitchell AG, Ilsley C, Khaghani A, Rees A, Yacoub M.

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Long-term results after aortic valve replacement in patients with congestive heart failure. Homografts vs prosthetic valves.
Eur Heart J. 2000 Oct;21(20):1698-707.
PMID: 11032697 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Kitamura S, Yagihara T, Niwaya K, Uemura H, Bando K, Kobayashi J, Sasako Y, Minatoya K, Kawahira Y, Yoshikawa Y, Koizumi N, Nakatani T.

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Abstract

[An experience with the Ross operation utilizing cryopreserved pulmonary homografts procured by and stored in our homograft valve bank]
Kyobu Geka. 2000 Apr;53(4):275-80. Japanese.
PMID: 10770052 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Naegele H, Bohlmann M, Doring V, Kalmar P, Rodiger W.

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Abstract

Results of aortic valve replacement with pulmonary and aortic homografts.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2000 Mar;9(2):215-20; discussion 220-1.
PMID: 10772039 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Goffin YA, Van Hoeck B, Jashari R, Soots G, Kalmar P.

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Banking of cryopreserved heart valves in Europe: assessment of a 10-year operation in the European Homograft Bank (EHB).
J Heart Valve Dis. 2000 Mar;9(2):207-14.
PMID: 10772038 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

51:

Moidl R, Simon P, Aschauer C, Chevtchik O, Kupilik N, Rodler S, Wolner E, Laufer G.

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Abstract

Does the Ross operation fulfil the objective performance criteria established for new prosthetic heart valves?
J Heart Valve Dis. 2000 Mar;9(2):190-4.
PMID: 10772035 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Shin'oka T, Imai Y, Takanashi Y, Seo K, Terada M, Aoki M, Hiramatsu T, Ohta J, Kashiwagi J, Morishima S, Konuma T.

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Abstract

[Pulmonary outflow tract reconstruction with autologous tissue during the Ross procedure: right ventricular characteristics in mid-term follow-up]
Kyobu Geka. 2000 Mar;53(3):175-81; discussion 181-4. Japanese.
PMID: 10714103 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Sharoni E, Katz J, Dagan O, Lorber A, Hirsch R, Blieden LC, Vidne BA, Birk E.

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