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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1984; 32(5): 320-321
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023413
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Strut Fracture in the Björk-Shiley Mitral Valve Prosthesis - Two Case Reports

U. Goerttler, R. Kaiser-Martini
  • Department of Pathology, Faculty of Clinical Medicine Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, FRG
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1984

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19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Two similar cases of a lethal mechanical complication after mitral valve replacement by a Björk-Shiley prosthesis are reported. In both cases the smaller outlet strut spontaneously fractured at the site of juncture welds. The tilting disc was embolized into the aorta, the patients died of acute congestive heart failure.

Key words

Björk-Shiley mitral valve prosthesis - Strut fracture