Abstract
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) sutures have been used with increasing frequency to replace chordae tendineae in mitral valves prolapsing because of myxoid change. A case is reported where fibrosis and calcification of the endocardial overgrowth covering the synthetic chordae led to severe mitral regurgitation 7 years after plastic repair and required mechanical prosthetic valve implantation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 87-89 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Cardiovascular Pathology |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Cardiac pathology
- e-PTFE
- Mitral valve
- Plastic repair
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine