The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol 74, 469-470, Copyright © 1977 by The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association
Strut fracture in De Bakey valve. Successful reoperation and valve replacement
GL Zumbro Jr, PE Cundey Jr, ME Fishback and RF Galloway
Strut fracture in a De Bakey aortic valve is reported. The theoretical
disadvantage of a Pyrolite carbon--coated ball and titanium struts is
mentioned. Periodic cinefluoroscopy is recommended in all patients with a
De Bakey aortic valve to avoid the complications associated with strut wear
or fracture.