CardioGraft® Ascending Aorta Conduit (non-valved)
CardioGraft® Ascending Aorta Conduit (non-valved)
CardioGraft® Ascending Aorta Conduit (non-valved)
A human ascending aorta (leaflets excised) for aorta reconstruction
- Allograft tissue most closely resembles the patient’s native tissue
- Easy to handle and suture
- Safety: Allografts offer a high resistance to infection
Clinical Application
- Aorta Reconstruction
| Cryopreserved | Description | Sizing |
|---|---|---|
| AAS | Ascending Aorta (non-valved) | D ≤ 16 mm |
| AAM | Ascending Aorta (non-valved) | D = 17 - 21 mm |
| AAL | Ascending Aorta (non-valved) | D ≥ 22 mm |
References
- Philpott and Zemlin. Aortic reconstruction for an infected stent graft with a composite homograft. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2017; 153, 5: e73-75.
- Lytle, Pettersson, et al. Reoperative cryopreserved root and ascending aorta replacement for acute aortic prosthetic valve endocarditis. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2002; 74: 1754-1757.
- Preventza, Coselli, et al. Homograft use in reoperative aortic root and proximal aortic surgery for endocarditis: A 12-year experience in high-risk patients. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2014; 148: 989-994.