Long-Term Results of the Leaflet Extension Technique for Rheumatic Aortic Regurgitation: A 20-Year Follow-up

Background: Although aortic valve repair can reduce prosthesis-related complications, rheumatic aortic regurgitation (AR) caused by leaflet restriction is a significant risk factor for recurrent AR. In this study, we evaluated the long-term results of the leaflet extension technique for rheumatic AR...

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Main Authors: Yu-jin Kwak, Hyuk Ahn, Jae Woong Choi, Kyung-Hwan Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2019-02-01
Series:Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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