Percutaneous treatment of periprosthetic mitral valve leaks: is it just a futile exercise?
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.03.001.
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Abstract
We report the percutaneous exclusion of a mitral peri-prosthetic valvular leak performed with the Amplatzer vascular plug. Device dislodgement occurred a few days later and surgical repair was ultimately required.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
- Mitral Valve