| Literature DB >> 17952530 |
Shinya Fukui1, Motonobu Nishimura, Goro Matsumiya, Masao Yoshitatsu, Hajime Matsue, Yoshiki Sawa.
Abstract
The Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis (Freestyle valve) is widely used throughout the world because of its durability and benefits for hemodynamic function. However, we encountered a patient who required reoperation for a cuspal tear 5 years after the implantation of a Freestyle valve. The histological findings suggested that tissue degeneration with pannus formation might play a critical role in cuspal tears.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17952530 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-007-3555-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Today ISSN: 0941-1291 Impact factor: 2.549