A case of foreign body granuloma after aortic valve replacement

A patient who developed a foreign body granuloma three years after aortic valve replacement was surgically treated. Oxidized cellulose was suspected of its cause.

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Published in:	Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery Vol. 43; no. 7; p. 550
Main Authors:	Igari, T, Iwaya, F, Abe, T, Hagiwara, K, Tanji, M, Satokawa, H, Watanabe, M, Midorikawa, H, Sato, Y, Kashida, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Japanese
Published:	Japan 01-07-1990
Subjects:	Adult Aortic Valve Aortic Valve Insufficiency - surgery Cellulose, Oxidized - adverse effects Foreign-Body Reaction - etiology Granuloma, Foreign-Body - etiology Granuloma, Foreign-Body - surgery Heart Valve Prosthesis Humans Male
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Summary:	A patient who developed a foreign body granuloma three years after aortic valve replacement was surgically treated. Oxidized cellulose was suspected of its cause.
ISSN:	0021-5252