title: [Mechanical failure of a heart valve prosthesis. Diagnosis and treatment illustrated by a case report].
abstract: Failure of the mechanical parts in a valve prosthesis is a rare, but life-threatening complication. The incidence depends on the type of valve. We present a case of outflow strut fracture of a Björk-Shiley 70 degrees convexo-concave mitral valve prosthesis, and discuss diagnosis and treatment.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Koldsland
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Svennevig
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Semb
mesh_terms: D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure
vernacular_title: Brekkasje av mekanisk hjerteventil. Diagnose og behandling belyst ved en kasuistikk.