Long-term results after surgical treatment of paravalvular leak in the aortic and mitral position

Volume: 151, Issue: 5, Pages: 1260 - 1266.e1
Published: May 1, 2016
Abstract
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine immediate results and long-term outcomes after surgical management of paravalvular leak (PVL).MethodsBetween 1995 and 2012, a total of 190 patients underwent primary surgical repair (n = 142) or valve replacement (n = 48) for a PVL at our institution. The PVL was mild in 6 (3%) patients, moderate in 85 (45%), moderate to severe in 84 (44%), and severe in 15 (8%). Among these, 120 (63%) had PVL in...
Paper Details
Title
Long-term results after surgical treatment of paravalvular leak in the aortic and mitral position
Published Date
May 1, 2016
Volume
151
Issue
5
Pages
1260 - 1266.e1
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