Abstract
Mitral valve injury due to cardiotomy suckers during aortic valve surgery has never been reported. We highlight the possibility of such injury experienced in our unit. We also discuss its preventive measures.
MeSH terms
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Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Humans
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Intraoperative Complications*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mitral Valve / injuries*
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Suction / adverse effects*