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A new absorbable annuloplasty ring in the tricuspid position: an experimental study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2433799     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
An absorbable bovine fibrin annuloplasty ring was implanted in the tricuspid position in 30 adult mongrel dogs to determine the rate of absorption and the effectiveness of this new method of annuloplasty. There were 4 early deaths. The remaining 26 dogs survived the operation and were electively sacrificed. The cumulative follow-up was 111.5 months (14 days to one year). Mean follow-up was 4.2 months per animal. Six dogs sacrificed between 2 and 4 weeks (group I) showed mild to moderate ring surface erosion and a fibrinous capsule covering the prosthesis. Nine out of 10 specimens showed total absence of the ring 1 to 2 months after surgery (group II), and all bovine fibrin tissue had disappeared in the 10 remaining dogs after 2 months of implantation (group III). In 2 cases small areas of chondroid degeneration were detected 4 months after surgery. This concept of a time-controlled biodegradable annuloplasty might be useful, although further studies are needed before its clinical application.
Authors:
C M Durán; J M Revuelta; F Val Bernal
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon     Volume:  34     ISSN:  0171-6425     ISO Abbreviation:  Thorac Cardiovasc Surg     Publication Date:  1986 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-03-20     Completed Date:  1987-03-20     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7903387     Medline TA:  Thorac Cardiovasc Surg     Country:  GERMANY, WEST    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  377-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Absorption
Animals
Bioprosthesis*
Dogs
Heart Valve Prosthesis*
Tricuspid Valve / surgery

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