Leaflet escape in a TEKNA and an original duromedics bileaflet valve

Authors
Hemmer, WB Doss, M Hannekum, A Kapfer, X
Citation
Wb. Hemmer et al., Leaflet escape in a TEKNA and an original duromedics bileaflet valve, ANN THORAC, 69(3), 2000, pp. 942-944
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
942 - 944
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200003)69:3<942:LEIATA>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We report a case of leaflet escape in an Edwards-TEKNA bileaflet valve, in the mitral position, The examination findings of the explanted valve are co mpared with a similar case of leaflet escape in an original Edward-Duromedi cs prosthesis. Based on our findings alone, it is not certain whether the T EKNA valve continues to have a higher risk for fracture. (C) 2000 by The So ciety of Thoracic Surgeons.