Traumatic dehiscence of Medtronic Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Aug;86(2):643-5. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.01.092.

Abstract

We report a case of deceleration injury causing traumatic dehiscence of a Medtronic Freestyle aortic bioprosthesis (Medtronic Inc, Minneapolis, MN) in a 70-year-old patient 5 years after a total root reconstruction. The patient presented with progressive exertional dyspnea 6 months after a significant impact during a hockey game. Intraoperatively, there was a posterior dehiscence of the proximal suture line and almost complete tear of the left coronary leaflet. At reoperation, the patient underwent reconstruction of the aortic root and Bentall procedure with a size 23 mechanical aortic valved conduit.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Aorta / pathology
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery
  • Aortic Valve*
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Calcinosis
  • Deceleration
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Hockey / injuries
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Suture Techniques