Implantation of a modified Freestyle valve with a single inflow suture line: technical patterns and advantages

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Sep;82(3):1128-30. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.08.078.

Abstract

Subcoronary implantation of stentless valves may be a surgical challenge in the small aortic root. In addition, calcifications of coronary ostia may interfere with the procedure. We present a technique to trim a Freestyle stentlesss root (Medtronic Inc, Minneapolis, MN) and facilitate implantation with a single inflow suture line.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Equipment Design
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / prevention & control
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Suture Techniques*