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We present two patients who required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support after bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement, who developed early structural valve failure due to leaflet fusion. Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty restored… Click to show full abstract
We present two patients who required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support after bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement, who developed early structural valve failure due to leaflet fusion. Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty restored normal leaflet motion and allowed discontinuation of ECMO support.
Keywords:
leaflet fusion;
valve;
balloon valvuloplasty;
leaflet
Journal Title: Journal of Cardiac Surgery
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Journal of Cardiac Surgery
Year Published: 2018
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