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Aortic Valve Replacement With Continuous Suture

Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Madras Medical Mission Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

For reprint information contact: Kotturathu Mammen Cherian, FRACS Tel: 91 44 625 9801 Fax: 91 44 625 9919 or 625 9920 email: mmmbits{at}giasmd01.vsnl.net.in Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Madras Medical Mission, 4A Dr. J Jayalalitha Nagar, Mogappair East, Chennai 600050, Tamil Nadu, India.

A continuous suture technique for aortic valve replacement is described. The technique was used in 462 patients who underwent aortic valve replacement. Hospital mortality was 6.9%. Mild paravalvular leak was seen in 3% and 0.6% needed reoperation for significant paravalvular leak. This continuous suture technique is quick and effective, associated with few postoperative complications, and recommended for patients in developing countries.