Homograft aortic valve replacement, 1971-1978

ABSTRACT

Twenty-two patients were subjected to Homograft Aortic Valve Replacement (HAVR) at the University Hospital between 1971 and 1978. The clinical and investigative data, operative morbidity and mortality, and the results in the survivors have been presented. It is concluded that HAVR is a satisfactory operation with acceptable operative morbidity and mortality. (AU)