Percutaneous treatment of periprosthetic mitral valve leaks: is it just a futile exercise?

Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Sep;86(3):996-8. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.03.001.

Abstract

We report the percutaneous exclusion of a mitral peri-prosthetic valvular leak performed with the Amplatzer vascular plug. Device dislodgement occurred a few days later and surgical repair was ultimately required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bioprosthesis
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Reoperation