Sutureless aortic valve replacement is feasible and safe with the Trilogy System. After an initial learning curve, the modular valve design allows a more rapid and simple implantation compared with conventional stented tissue valves. The simplicity may also facilitate a greater adoption of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement by a broader spectrum of surgeons.
The xenopericardial valved conduit is an effective and acceptable device for the replacement of ascending aorta in almost all cases, it provides good early and late results. It's pliability and elasticity are especially attractive in situations with frail tissues and high risk of bleeding.
The new devitalizing technology seems effective in decreasing immune response to homologous tissue. It does not affect elasto-mechanic properties and collagenous structure of allografts. The presented data stimulate interest to the anticalcinosis devitalisation technology as an affective tool for improving biocompatibility of allografts.
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