title: Acute thrombosis of Starr-Edwards aortic prosthesis.
abstract: A case of acute valve thrombosis occurring in a Starr-Edwards aortic prosthesis during the immediate postoperative period is reported. This appears to be the first such case to be reported.
authors: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Sivathasan
authors: C T
authors: CT
authors: Cheng
authors: T N
authors: TN
authors: Chuan
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001021:Aortic Valve; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*