Early disc dislodgement of a mitral Björk-Shiley prosthesis.
Because of its excellent durability, low-flow gradient and low incidence of valve-related complications, the Björk-Shiley prosthesis is one of the most widely used valve prostheses in the world. Component failures are rare with this prosthesis. The following report, however, described a case of early disc dislodgement of a mitral Björk-Shiley prosthetic valve.
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Service of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ciudad Sanitaria Reina Sofia, Department of Surgery, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain.
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