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Figure 3


Figure 3 Representation of valved stent repositioning. (Top, left) The valved stent has been voluntarily misplaced too proximally inside the failed bioprosthesis. (Top, right) Recompression of the valved stent. (Bottom, left) The valved stent has been ultimately delivered in an adequate position. (Bottom, right) Right lateral view of the heart (the right atrium and the anterior part of the right ventricle have been resected) showing excellent positioning of the valved stented inside the failed bioprosthesis.