Indications, types, results, and complications of valvular surgery.
Results of long-term follow-up of new mechanical valves introduced in the 1980s and innovative new surgical techniques complementing repair of the mitral apparatus are discussed here.  In addition, recent reports highlighting new information about the indications, types, results, and applications of valve surgery are described.
Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Murray
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Applegate
D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications