Fig. 1From: In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of a novel bioprosthetic pulmonary valve for use in congenital heart surgeryStep by step manufacturing of the valve. The dotted horizontal blue line seen in the upper right picture is the folding line. The dotted vertical lines are two of the suture lines creating the commissures. The last suture line, and thereby the third commissure, is made by suturing the two free edges tucked into each other. Note, the CorMatrix® becomes considerably more pliable once soakedBack to article page