When the valve used in valve replacement surgery is made from
the patient’s own heart valve, which of the following terms is used?
a) Autograft
An example of autograft is found when the surgeon excises the
pulmonic valve and uses it for an aortic valve replacement.
b) Allograft
Allograft refers to replacement using human tissue and is a synonym
for homograft.
c) Homograft
Homograft refers to replacement using human tissue and is a synonym
for allograft.
d) Xenograft
Xenograft refers to replacement of tissue from animal tissue.
the patient’s own heart valve, which of the following terms is used?
a) Autograft
An example of autograft is found when the surgeon excises the
pulmonic valve and uses it for an aortic valve replacement.
b) Allograft
Allograft refers to replacement using human tissue and is a synonym
for homograft.
c) Homograft
Homograft refers to replacement using human tissue and is a synonym
for allograft.
d) Xenograft
Xenograft refers to replacement of tissue from animal tissue.