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Homotransplantation of the Aortic Valve

Contributor(s):
Cooley, Denton A.
Beall, Arthur C., Jr.
Morris, George C., Jr.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DeBakey, Michael E. (Michael Ellis), 1908-2008
Publication:
Mosby, Inc., October 1961
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Transplantation, Homologous
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
Success with arterial homografts encouraged DeBakey and others to experiment with similar replacements for diseased heart valves. Here he reported on a trial with 16 dogs in his lab, concluding that valve homografts might also be used clinically.
Copyright:
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Extent:
11 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101743405X137 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
FJBBJQ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743405X137
Archival Collection:
The Michael E. DeBakey Papers (Profiles in Science)