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Reoperations for left-sided low-profile mechanical prosthetic obstructions.

J Martinell, J Fraile, V Artiz

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Reoperations for valve thrombosis after heart valve replacement are uncommon. Improved diagnosis and surgical management significantly reduce hospital mortality for this complication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Mechanical heart valves, including mitral, aortic, and double valve replacements, can develop thrombotic obstructions requiring reoperation.
    • Understanding the incidence and outcomes of reoperations for valve thrombosis is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence, management, and outcomes of reoperations for thrombotic obstruction after primary mechanical heart valve replacement.
    • To identify factors influencing reoperation rates and hospital mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective observational study of 2,474 patients undergoing primary mitral, aortic, or double valve replacement.
    • Analysis of cumulative data over 11,945 years, focusing on reoperations for thrombosis, surgical procedures, and mortality.

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    Main Results:

    • Linearized incidence of reoperations for thrombosis was low and similar across mitral, aortic, and double valve replacements (0.33-0.42%).
    • Hospital mortality at reoperation decreased significantly from 37% to 4% with increased experience.
    • Thrombectomy was common for aortic prostheses, while valve replacement was preferred for mitral obstructions.

    Conclusions:

    • Reoperations for mechanical heart valve thrombosis are infrequent but carry significant risk.
    • Experience in diagnosis and surgical management is key to reducing mortality.
    • Prothrombin times outside therapeutic ranges were noted in a substantial portion of patients at admission.