CONCLUSION: Leaflet material model was the primary determinant of bileaflet TMV biomechanical performance, whereas stent material and cell density...

CONCLUSION: Leaflet material model was the primary determinant of bileaflet TMV biomechanical performance, whereas stent material and cell density...

CONCLUSION: Collagen-matrix cuff reconstruction is a simple, anatomically oriented option for circumferential lumbar root sleeve defects when primary closure...

CONCLUSION: In a deceased fetal lamb long-gap esophageal atresia model, PTFE pledgets improved tissue resistance to tearing (PTFE >...

The longevity and applicability of glutaraldehyde cross-linked commercial bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs) that are the first choice for the...

Surgery for radiation-associated valve disease is technically demanding due to challenging exposure, extensive calcification, and risk of paravalvular leak...