Impact of progressive sinotubular junction dilatation on valve competence of the 3F Aortic and Sorin Solo stentless bioprosthetic heart valves

Abstract

New-generation pericardial stentless bioprotheses provide favourable adaptability to sinotubular junction dilatation, more pronounced for the 3F prosthesis. Whether undue leaflet folding caused by the redundant tissue influences long-term function remains to be established.