Early mitral annuloplasty ring dehiscence with migration to the descending aorta

J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009 Oct 20;54(17):1629. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2009.03.090.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign-Body Migration / etiology*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Surgical Wound Dehiscence / etiology*
  • Ultrasonography