Propensity matched long-term analysis of mechanical versus stentless aortic valve replacement in the younger patient.
Torsten ChristRobin BorckSimon DusheSimon Harald SündermannVolkmar FalkHerko GrubitzschPublished in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2021)
Long-term morbidity and mortality of stentless and mechanical aortic valves were statistically not different besides a significantly higher reoperation rate after stentless AVR combined with a probably higher risk of in-hospital mortality. Thus, mechanical AVR should remain the procedure of choice in younger patients.
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