Early failure of bioprosthesis by preserved mitral leaflets

Authors
Fasol, R Lakew, F
Citation
R. Fasol et F. Lakew, Early failure of bioprosthesis by preserved mitral leaflets, ANN THORAC, 70(2), 2000, pp. 653-654
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
653 - 654
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200008)70:2<653:EFOBBP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Complete preservation of the posterior mitral valve leaflet caused early th rombotic occlusion of two cusps of a Carpentier-Edward pericardial prosthes is implanted into the mitral position with subsequent bioprosthetic failure , necessitating reoperation. (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.