Leaflet Escape of Edwards Duromedics Mechanical Heart Valve: Report of 1 case / 대한흉부외과학회지

Edwards Duromedics Valve has been suspended from the market since May 1988 due to the frequent reports of leaflet escape. There were 2 case-reports of leaflet escapes in this country. We report a case of leaflet escape in an Edwards Duromedics bileaflet valve, in the mitral position.