Strut Fracture and Disc Embolization in Björk-Shiley Mitral Valve Prostheses: Diagnosis and Management

Paul K. Davis; John L. Myers; John L. Pennock; Brian L. Thiele

doi:10.1016/S0003-4975(10)61172-1

Strut Fracture and Disc Embolization in Björk-Shiley Mitral Valve Prostheses: Diagnosis and Management

Paul K. Davis, John L. Myers, John L. Pennock, Brian L. Thiele

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Abstract

Mechanical failure of the Björk-Shiley tilting disc prosthesis is a rare but catastrophic complication of the valve. Several previously reported cases of major strut fracture with disc embolization led to improvements in the structure of the prosthesis. A case of minor strut fracture in the improved convexoconcave model of the Björk-Shiley mitral valve prosthesis is described. The literature on mechanical failures in the Björk-Shiley mitral valve prosthesis is reviewed, and recommendations for recognition and management of this problem are made.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	65-68
Number of pages	4
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	40
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4975(10)61172-1
State	Published - 1985

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Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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