Bioengineering

Researchers' work from John Radcliffe Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery focuses on bioengineering

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, February 26th, 2010

A new study, '3f prosthesis aortic cusp replacement: implantation technique and early results,' is now available. According to a study from Oxford, the United Kingdom, "Stentless aortic bioprostheses have been successfully used for over a decade. The 3f bioprosthesis is a new equine pericardial stentless valve, unique in its tubular design, preserving the native aortic sinuses post-implant."

"Forty-six consecutive aortic valve replacements with the 3f bioprosthesis were performed between June 2003 and January 2005. The patients were prospectively assessed and echocardiography was performed at 6 months, 12 months, and annually thereafter. The median follow-up was 2.1 +...

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Source: Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly (2010-02-26)

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