Clinical performance of decellularized heart valves versus standard tissue conduits: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Valve replacement surgery is the definitive management strategy for patients with severe valvular disease. However, valvular conduits currently in clinical use are associated with significant limitations. Tissue-engineered (decellularized) heart valves are alternative prostheses...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01292-y |