Severe stenosis of a viable homograft aortic valve

A case is reported of severe stenosis developing in a homograft aortic valve which was viable at the time of implantation. Calcific stenosis should be considered a potential late complication in viable, as well as biologically inert, homograft aortic valves.

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Published inThe Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 71; no. 6; pp. 932 - 933
Main Authors Lorch, G, Kennedy, JW, Gould, KL
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States AATS/WTSA 01.06.1976
Subjects
Aortic Valve - transplantation
Aortic Valve Insufficiency - surgery
Aortic Valve Stenosis - etiology
Aortic Valve Stenosis - surgery
Calcinosis - etiology
Heart Valve Prosthesis - adverse effects
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Transplantation, Homologous - adverse effects
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Summary:A case is reported of severe stenosis developing in a homograft aortic valve which was viable at the time of implantation. Calcific stenosis should be considered a potential late complication in viable, as well as biologically inert, homograft aortic valves.
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ISSN:0022-5223
1097-685X
DOI:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)40134-7