Undiagnosed mitroflow bioprosthesis deformation causing early structural valve deterioration

Bioprosthesis are commonly used in the elderly population. Structural valve deterioration affects the long-term durability.

The Authors report an early deterioration of a Mitroflow valve caused by ring deformation and prosthetic leaflet rupture. The 69-years-old patient, treated at the Centro Cardiologico Monzino, underwent successful redo surgery with excision of the bioprosthesis and placement of a mechanical valve.

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Gennari M, Polvani G, Rubino M, Arlati F, Annoni A, Agrifoglio M. Undiagnosed mitroflow bioprosthesis deformation causing early structural valve deterioration. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017 Nov 29. doi: 10.1007/s11748-017-0868-8. [Epub ahead of print] Go to PubMed