Equine pericardium: a versatile alternative reconstructive material in congenital cardiac surgery

Equine pericardium: a versatile alternative reconstructive material in congenital cardiac surgery

Abstract Background Pericardial patches are often used for repair of congenital cardiac defects. The aim of this study was to describe our initial experience with the use of equine pericardium and its safety and advantages and disadvantages compared to bovine pericardium. Methods We designed a retro...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Abdelrahman Elassal, Osman Osama AL-Radi, Zaher Faisal Zaher, Ahmed Mohamed Dohain, Gaser Abdelmohsen Abdelmohsen, Ragab Sayed Mohamed, Mazin Adel Fatani, Mohamed Esam Abdelmotaleb, Nada Ahmed Noaman, Mahmoud Akl Elmeligy, Osama Saber Eldib
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Equine pericardium
Congenital heart diseases
Cardiac surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01494-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01494-y

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