Multidisciplinary Teamwork in Management of Dislodged Prosthetic Aortic Valve Leaflet

Mechanical valve leaflets have the potential to detach and migrate to unintended locations, leading to life- and limb-threatening situations. We report a unique case of a dislodged mechanical aortic valve leaflet in the right iliac artery bifurcation after a redo mitral valve replacement. This was p...

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Published in:	Annals of thoracic surgery short reports Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 266 - 269
Main Authors:	Butt, Salman Pervaiz, Sherif, Ahmed, Hakemi, Emad, Bhatnagar, Gopal, Mapara, Khubaib
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Inc 01-06-2024
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Summary:	Mechanical valve leaflets have the potential to detach and migrate to unintended locations, leading to life- and limb-threatening situations. We report a unique case of a dislodged mechanical aortic valve leaflet in the right iliac artery bifurcation after a redo mitral valve replacement. This was promptly recognized by input from a multidisciplinary team, allowing immediate correction of the aortic valve insufficiency followed by staged retrieval of the dislodged leaflet to avoid vascular complications. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary team in decision-making and timely intervention. Further research is needed for better understanding of risk factors and prevention strategies.
ISSN:	2772-9931 2772-9931
DOI:	10.1016/j.atssr.2023.12.018