Leaflet escape in a TEKNA and an original duromedics bileaflet valve.
We report a case of leaflet escape in an Edwards-TEKNA bileaflet valve, in the mitral position. The examination findings of the explanted valve are compared with a similar case of leaflet escape in an original Edward-Duromedics prosthesis. Based on our findings alone, it is not certain whether the TEKNA valve continues to have a higher risk for fracture.
Hemmer
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ulm, Germany.
Doss
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Hannekum
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Kapfer
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D000328:Adult; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure