Bioprosthetic leaflet perforation due to repetitive trauma by overknotted sutures.
García-Valentín
Antonio
A
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, C/ Villarroel, 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.
Castellá
Manuel
M
Josa
Miguel
M
Mulet
Jaume
J
D000368:Aged; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*