Conduit-on-valve replacement of a degenerated mitral bioprosthesis with a bioprosthesis.

Chang, Jen-Ping; Kao, Chiung-Lun; Tsai, Kuei-Ton; Hsieh, Ming-Jang; Fu, Morgan · Ann Thorac Surg · 2003

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Explantation of a degenerated mitral bioprosthesis with reimplantation of a new bioprosthesis is time-consuming and can be associated with several life-threatening complications. We developed a technique to simplify this procedure and avoid the complications by attaching a new bioprosthesis supported by a pericardium-covered Dacron tube to the intact stent.

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