| Literature DB >> 984947 |
S Chi, R Beshore, L Gonzalez-Lavin.
Abstract
Left ventricular wall rupture after mitral valve replacement, though uncommon, is a disastrous complication when it does occur. We have experienced this problem in 2 separate instances. Successful treatment was accomplished by suturing a large prosthetic patch over the entire area of laceration and hematoma.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID: 984947 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)64972-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330