Current indications for stentless aortic bioprostheses. (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hegazy, Yasser Y; Rayan, Amr; Bauer, Stefan; Keshk, Noha; Bauer, Kerstin; Ennker, Ina; Ennker, Jürgen
• Is Part Of: Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals. Volume 26:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 19
• Page End: 27
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Aortic valve -- Bioprosthesis -- Endocarditis -- Heart valve prosthesis implantation -- Hemodynamics -- Prosthesis design; Heart -- Diseases -- Asia -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Asia -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Asia -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412
• DOI: 10.1177/0218492317721411
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0218-4923

Abstract

The best aortic prostheses have been debated for decades. The introduction of stentless aortic bioprostheses was aimed at improving hemodynamics and potentially the durability of aortic bioprostheses. Despite the good short- and long-term outcomes after implantation of stentless aortic bioprostheses, their use remains limited owing to the technically demanding implantation techniques. Nevertheless, stentless aortic bioprostheses might be of special benefit in certain indications, where they could be a valuable addition to the surgical armamentarium.