Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement: A Multicenter Study of Outcomes with Use of 15-17 mm Prostheses.

CONCLUSIONS: Mitral valve replacement with a 15-17 mm mechanical prostheses is an important alternative to save critically ill neonates and infants in whom the mitral valve cannot be repaired. Prosthesis replacement for outgrowth can be carried out with low risk. PMID: 32525029 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 6, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: IJsselhof RJ, Slieker MG, Gauvreau K, Muter A, Marx GR, Hazekamp MG, Accord R, van Wetten H, van Leeuwen W, Haas F, Schoof PH, Nathan M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research