Pannus-related prosthetic valve dysfunction and life-threatening aortic regurgitation.
Journal Article
Prosthetic valve dysfunction is a rare but life-threatening condition. A 66-year-old woman presented with shock 15 years after aortic valve replacement with a tilting-disc valve. Imaging demonstrated severe aortic insufficiency and a fixed-open prosthetic valve. Reoperation revealed pannus ingrowth from the aortic aspect, resulting in immobility of the occluder. A bioprosthetic valve was installed and the patient recovered uneventfully. The diagnosis and surgical management of this problem are discussed.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Mullenix, PS; Parsa, CJ; Mackensen, GB; Jollis, JG; Harrison, JK; Hughes, GC
Published Date
- November 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 17 / 6
Start / End Page
- 666 - 669
PubMed ID
- 19137799
Pubmed Central ID
- 19137799
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0966-8519
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England