THE MAAZOUZI APS AORTIC PLASTY-SIZER FOR TOTAL AORTIC PLASTY

 With degeneration problems in bioprosthesis, issues of availability, preservation and cost of homografts the necessary anticoagulation and the problem of throm-boembolism  in mechanical valves, the search for the perfect valve prosthesis is not yet completely successful especially for the young patients.

Based on the positive results of numerous studies, a complete biological prosthesis is possible using autolo-gous pericardium.

A better biocompatibility, nonexogenic material and usability in most cases – even calcified ones – create an increasing interest in using autologous pericardium for total aortic plasty amongst surgeons. However, many authors had been discouraged so far due to the difficulty in using, handling and suturing this material.

The new GEISTER ®

Maazouzi AP TM

System provides a full and versatile solution for such careful handling, measurement, sizing, cutting and suturing of autologous pericardium for total aortic plasty.

Developed in cooperation with Professor Wajih

Maazouzi M.D., Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.