Correction of leaflet prolapse in valve-preserving aortic replacement: pushing the limits? Hans-Joachim Schäfers, MD, PhD, Diana Aicher, MD, Frank Langer, MD The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Volume 74, Issue 5, Pages S1762-S1764 (November 2002) DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(02)04136-X
Fig 1 Actuarial freedom from aortic regurgitation greater than II after valve-preserving aortic replacement in patients with intact leaflets (triangles) or leaflet prolapse requiring correction (squares). The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2002 74, S1762-S1764DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(02)04136-X)
Fig 2 Actuarial freedom from aortic regurgitation greater than I after valve-preserving aortic replacement in patients with intact leaflets (triangles) or leaflet prolapse requiring correction (squares). The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2002 74, S1762-S1764DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(02)04136-X)