Excessive prosthetic valve motion: a sign of dehiscence.
Prosthetic valve malfunction can be suspected frequently and dehiscence suspected occasionally from chest radiography. The wide availability of chest radiography makes recognition of the radiographic findings associated with valvular dehiscence important. This case highlights that partial valve dehiscence can be diagnosed occasionally by chest radiography.
Voros
Mario
M
Department of Radiolog, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Nolan
Robert L
RL
D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation