Immediate structural valve deterioration of 27-mm Carpentier-Edwards aortic pericardial bioprosthesis.
We describe two cases of immediate structural valve deterioration of the 27-mm Carpentier-Edwards pericardial valve. Tissue characteristics of bovine pericardium and the possible mechanism of failure are discussed.
Fleisher
Arlen G
AG
Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York 10595, USA. fleishera@wcmc.com
Lafaro
Rocco J
RJ
Moggio
Richard A
RA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D001705:Bioprosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure