Abstract

We report the case of a 54-year-old patient who underwent a repeated mitral replacement after a nontraumatic fracture of a leaflet of an Edwards Duromedics (Baxter) mechanical prosthesis that was performed 33 years after implantation. This paper discusses the different options for surgical management of such a complication. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

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