A novel device for technical standardization of valve-sparing aortic root reimplantation.

ABSTRACT: Among valve-sparing aortic root replacement techniques developed for the treatment of aortic root aneurysms and aortic insufficiency, the reimplantation technique (the David procedure) has proved to provide excellent outcomes in experienced hands. However, it involves certain challenges in technical standardization, particularly for graft sizing, which is still far from standardization. A novel device was developed to facilitate and provide all the measurements in high precision and accuracy required for the David procedure. The device allows easy, rapid, and accurate acquisition of the patient"s data and appropriate configuration of the aortic valve, irrespective of the surgeon's subjective evaluations. This all-in-one device provides all the major parameters including graft size, effecti

SUBMITTER: Elibol A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7067009 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature