Short-term complication Composite valve graft (n=35) Porcine aortic root (n=30)
IABP 2(5.7%) 0(0%)
VAD 1(2.9%) 0(0%)
Permanent Pacemaker 3(8.6%) 1(3.3%)
Re-operation 6(17.1%) 4(13.3%)
Reintubation 10(28.6%) 3(10%)
Sepsis 1(2.9%) 2(6.7%)
Wound Infection 1(2.9%) 1(3.3%)
Pericardial effusion 1(2.9%) 1(3.3%)
Pleural effusion 5(14.3%) 2(6.7%)
New Neurological deficit 2(5.7%) 4(13.3%)
Renal dialysis 8(22.9%) 8(26.7%)
Average Length of Stay 17.4 days 22.1 days
Death 6(17.1%) 4(13.3%)