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Fatal Embolization of Ball Portion of Starr-Edwards Aortic Valve Prosthesis
- Source :
- Journal of Forensic Sciences; January 1998, Vol. 43 Issue: 1 p225-227, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- We report an unusual case of a Starr-Edwards aortic valve malfunction with fatal dislodgment and embolization of its ball portion to the distal abdominal aorta, just above the bifurcation, leading to sudden death. This case is unusual in that it is, to date, the longest time elapsed between valve placement and ball dislodgment.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00221198 and 15564029
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Forensic Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs34311117
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS16121J