“Still ticking successfully”—Bentall operation with handmade conduit using TTK Chitra valve—midterm analysis

ConclusionBentall procedure can be done safely with intraoperatively prepared composite graft with any existing valve. The Bentall procedure using intraoperatively prepared composite graft using TTK Chitra valve is safely used in many countries, and it offers excellent midterm results. The results are comparable to other series of composite graft study making it an effective, accepted, safe, and cost-effective root replacement prosthesis.
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research