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Early Postoperative Development of Aortic Regurgitation Related to Pannus Ingrowth Causing Incomplete Disc Seating of a Björk-Shiley Prosthesis

1982; Elsevier BV; Volume: 33; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0003-4975(10)60792-8

1552-6259

Joseph C. Cleveland, Ira M. Lebenson, John R. Dague,

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Abstract Incomplete seating of the disc of a recently implanted Bjork-Shiley aortic prosthesis occurred because of excessive ingrowth of fibrous tissue. This resulted in significant aortic regurgitation plus hemolytic anemia. Reoperation with identification of the problem and implantation of a Hancock bioprosthesis was required for resolution of the situation.