CARDIAC VALVE ALLOGRAFTS (HOMOGRAFTS) highlights the current controversy about freehand
subcoronary aortic valve and root replacement with regard to postoperative morbidity and long
term durability. It discusses particular implantation techniques of preference in young
patients and in different root pathology. Other chapters address intermediate- and long-term
results on cardiac valve and vascular homografts for treating complicating cardiac valve and
aortic infections. The chapter on basic science additionally makes this book a highly
authoritative reference source for cardiac surgeons physicians and scientists. This work
provides a current survey of the state-of-the-art.
