Early thrombotic stenosis of aortic bioprosthetic valves: report of two cases.
Thrombotic stenosis of a Carpentier-Edwards porcine bioprosthesis occurred in two patients within 3 months after aortic valve replacement. Both patients underwent successful replacement of the aortic prosthesis. Although previously reported, this complication of aortic porcine bioprostheses is uncommon.
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Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona.
Mullany
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Orszulak
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D000368:Aged; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*