STRUT FRACTURE IN DE-BAKEY VALVE - SUCCESSFUL REOPERATION AND VALVE-REPLACEMENT

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 74  (3) , 469-470
Abstract
Strut fracture in a De Bakey aortic valve is reported. The theoretical disadvantage of a Pyrolite C-coated ball and Ti struts is mentioned. Periodic cinefluoroscopy is recommended in all patients with a DeBakey aortic valve to avoid the complications associated with strut wear or fracture.

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