Spontaneous disruption of Ionescu-Shiley bovine pericardial xenograft in the mitral position

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1983 Nov;86(5):784-5.

Abstract

We report a case of spontaneous disruption of the Ionescu-Shiley pericardial xenograft in the mitral position at 3 years and its successful management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Recurrence