Production and characterisation of acellular porcine pulmonary heart valve conduits

Cardiac valve replacement is the second most common heart operation. Currently available replacement heart valves all have limitations. This study aimed to produce and characterise a decellularised, biocompatible porcine pulmonary root conduit for use in the Ross procedure. A process for the decellu...

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Main Author: Luo, Ji
Other Authors: Ingham, E. ; Korossis, S.
Published: University of Leeds 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.549832