Embolization of disc occluder of a Wada-Cutter mitral prosthesis with survival.
The second recorded survivor following emergency prosthesis replacement after embolization of the Teflon disc occluder of a Wada-Cutter mitral valve is reported. Difficulties encountered while attempting to locate the missing occluder are presented and a useful operative technique for aortic control is described. A plea is made for incorporation of a radiopaque material during manufacture of all future valve poppets.
D000328:Adult; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D003287:Contrast Media; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*
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