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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1986; 34(3): 196-197
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1020409
Case Report

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Thrombotic Obstruction of Aortic, Mitral, and Tricuspid Björk-Shiley Prostheses in the Same Patient

U. Bortolotti, G. Faggian, A. Mazzucco, G. Stellin, V. Gallucci
  • Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Padova Medical School, Padova, Italy
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1986

Publikationsdatum:
09. Mai 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case of fatal thrombotic obstruction of aortic, mitral and tricuspid Björk-Shiley prostheses in the same patient is described. This case suggests that when triple valve replacement is required the use of 3 mechanical valves should be avoided.

Key words

Björk-Shiley prostheses - Prosthetic thrombosis