| Pulmonary homografts: current status. | |
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PMID: 10963144 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pulmonary homografts are used more frequently in cardiac surgery. They are used primarily for reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract, both in children with complex congenital disease and in adults undergoing the Ross procedure for aortic valve replacement. They have been used for left ventricular outflow tract reconstruction, but they are less,durable in this high-pressure position. They have excellent hemodynamic characteristics, require no anticoagulation, and are free from problems of thromboembolism. However, there is concern that over time pulmonary homografts may develop stenosis secondary to low-grade immune reactions. Even as they become more popular, a shortage of available grafts may limit their use. |
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Authors:
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L J Dacey |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current opinion in cardiology Volume: 15 ISSN: 0268-4705 ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Opin. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2000 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-12-04 Completed Date: 2000-12-28 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8608087 Medline TA: Curr Opin Cardiol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 86-90 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756-0001, USA. |
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures* Heart Valve Diseases / surgery* Hemodynamics Humans Pulmonary Valve / transplantation* Transplantation, Autologous Transplantation, Homologous Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / surgery* |
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