Safe wrapping of the borderline dilated ascending aorta during aortic valve replacement

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Techniques of reduction aortoplasty are widely published in the literature with conflicting results. External support seems to be an important factor in preventing recurrence but, in some cases, this technique caused erosion of the a...

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Main Authors: Tappainer Ernesto, Fiorani Vinicio, Nocchi Andrea, Likaj Ermal, Memishaj Sabjan, Zogno Mario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/2/1/15