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Safety-Net Balloon Technique for Pledget Retrieval in Early Redo Aortic Valve Replacement.
Masami Konnai1, Shogo Matsunaga1, Takashi Igarashi1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima, Japan.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|May 1, 2026
Summary
Early redo aortic valve replacement is risky. A Foley catheter technique creates a barrier to prevent pledget migration during valve removal, enhancing safety in complex reoperations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Medical Devices
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Early redo aortic valve replacement carries substantial risks, including pledget migration.
- Incomplete annular incorporation and poor visualization complicate prosthesis explantation.
