AI Article Synopsis
- Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a common complication following prosthetic valve surgery, typically happening soon after the procedure.
- This case involved a patient experiencing multiple PVLs 17 years post-mitral valve replacement, surprisingly without any signs of infection or damaged sutures.
- The issue arose due to the sewing cuff of the valve not anchoring properly to the native annulus, leading to significant leakage, which was resolved by replacing the faulty valve with a new mechanical one.
Article Abstract
Paravalvular leak (PVL) after prosthetic valve implantation is a significant complication and it usually occurs early in the postoperative period. We report a case of multiple PVL 17 years after the second mitral valve replacement without evidence of infection. The valve sutures were neither cut nor loosened. None of the sewing cuff of the mitral valve was covered with fibrous tissue. The sewing cuff was floated over the native annulus and large and multiple leakage was developed. The valve was easily removed and replaced with a new mechanical prosthesis.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3598896 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-8-24 | DOI Listing |
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