European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg · Apr 2017
Redo procedures for degenerated stentless aortic xenografts and the role of valve-in-valve transcatheter techniques.
This study evaluates reinterventions for degenerated stentless aortic xenografts. ⋯ Reinterventions for degenerated stentless aortic valves are challenging. Although ViV-TAVI is appropriate in high-risk patients, limitations and potential complications must be considered. Redo surgery has its place in low-risk patients and if concomitant procedures are required.