Fatal rupture of the ventricular strut of a Björk-Shiley prosthesis in mitral position. Description of a case, review of the literature and elements of differential diagnosis
Bortolini, F.; Rodella, P.; Cerqui, F.; Bellet, C.
Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia 17(8): 718-721
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0046-5968 PMID: 3319756 Document Number: 301113
We describe a fatal case of outlet strut's fracture of a Björk-Shiley mitral valve prosthesis with displacement of the disc in left ventricular cavity. The acute, catastrophic nature of the symptoms associated with massive transvalvular regurgitation preclude survival except with immediate operation; consequently, we describe the clinical and instrumental elements for a very early diagnosis.