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Figure 4 Influence of Size or Shape of the Orifice on the Valved Stent Deployment

No leaflet distortion was present with the valved stent (VS) deployed inside the circular orifice with a 25-mm diameter (A). Conversely, distortion occurred after deployment of the VS in an elliptic (B), a triangular (C), or an undersized circular orifice (D).