[HSF] Lost leaflet

[Nasser F. Abou'Seada]

Lucky Surgeon
Lucky Patient

NFA


On 10/23/07, Rwmfglycar at aol.com <Rwmfglycar at aol.com> wrote:
>
> I recently heard of the following case.
> A leaflet was lost during the rereplacement of a bileaflet mechanical
> valve
> that was out in its second decade after implantation. Two days postop
> a  CT
> scan located the leaflet at the bifurcation of the calcified aorta. There
> were
> no symptoms. Four days after surgery two stents were placed and on follow
> up
> CT  scan the leaflet was thought to be between a stent and the proximal
> iliac
> artery. The patient tolerated the procedures well and was discharged in
> stable  condition.
> Comments?
> Bob
>
>
>
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