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Photodebridement of calcified aortic valve, with CO2. laser

Walter JoséI; Saul GoldenbergI; Ênio BuffoloI

DOI: 10.1590/S0102-76381987000200002

ABSTRACT

The authors present 6 cases of calcified aortic valves, removed from patients during aortic valve replacement, which underwent photodebridement with CO2 laser. Radiographic, photografic weight and histopathological studies have shown extensive debridement, and the valves showing improved morphology and function. The advantages of the procedure made concerning valve replacement and clinical application is foreseen for the method.

RESUMO

Os autores estudam 6 válvulas aórticas calcificadas retiradas de pacientes operados de troca valvar aórtica, submetidos a fotodesbridamento com raios laser de CO2. Os estudos radiográficos, fotográficos, histopatológicos e pesagens realizadas revelam ter sido o fotodesbridamento extenso, resultado em válvulas restauradas morfológica e funcionalmente. Mostram as vantagens do método quando comparado às substituições da valva por prótese e prevêem aplicação clínica para este método.
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