Prevention of “Strut-Snagging” during Mitral Valve Replacement with Stented Tissue Valves

Joseph B. Borman, Azai Appelbaum

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Abstract

A technique is described for preventing snagging of the struts during replacement of the mitral valve by stent-supported bioprostheses. The method is simple and is particularly applicable when the mitral valve annulus or the left atrium is small.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)209-210
Number of pages2
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume32
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1981
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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