Reoperative transapical aortic valve implantation for early structural valve deterioration of a SAPIEN XT valve

Philipp Kiefer; Joerg Seeburger; Michael W A Chu; Joerg Ender; Marcel Vollroth; Thilo Noack; Friedrich W Mohr; David M Holzhey

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.10.072

Reoperative transapical aortic valve implantation for early structural valve deterioration of a SAPIEN XT valve

Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Jun;95(6):2169-70. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.10.072.

Authors

Philipp Kiefer¹, Joerg Seeburger, Michael W A Chu, Joerg Ender, Marcel Vollroth, Thilo Noack, Friedrich W Mohr, David M Holzhey

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Leipzig, Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany. [email protected]

PMID: 23706442
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.10.072

Abstract

We report on the first repeat transapical aortic "valve-in-valve" implantation for severe aortic stenosis in a degenerated transcatheter valve (Edwards SAPIEN XT; Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA) using a second Edwards SAPIEN XT valve.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged, 80 and over
Aortic Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
Bioprosthesis*
Echocardiography, Doppler
Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
Endovascular Procedures / methods*
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
Humans
Male
Prosthesis Failure*
Reoperation / methods
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome