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Ann Thorac Surg
; 69(3): 942-4, 2000 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10750795
ABSTRACT
We report a case of leaflet escape in an Edwards-TEKNA bileaflet valve, in the mitral position. The examination findings of the explanted valve are compared with a similar case of leaflet escape in an original Edward-Duromedics prosthesis. Based on our findings alone, it is not certain whether the TEKNA valve continues to have a higher risk for fracture.