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Top image shows the cross section of a reconstructed semilunar valve in the closed position, with preserved (growing) vessel shown in red and leaflet grafts (non-growing) shown in gray. Bottom image illustrates that as the vessel grows, the non-growing leaflet grafts are pulled apart as the vessel (to which the leaflets are attached) moves radially outward with growth.
