Early failure of bioprosthesis by preserved mitral leaflets.

Fasol, R; Lakew, F · Ann Thorac Surg · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Complete preservation of the posterior mitral valve leaflet caused early thrombotic occlusion of two cusps of a Carpentier-Edward pericardial prosthesis implanted into the mitral position with subsequent bioprosthetic failure, necessitating reoperation.

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