The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 23, 377-377, Copyright © 1977 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Subannular mitral prosthesis in aortic position
J Gunstensen, TE David and HE Scully
Bjork-Shiley subannular mitral prostheses have been used in the aortic
position in 36 patients with calcific aortic annulus. We believe that the
flange in the sewing ring of these prostheses offers added protection
against perivalvular leakage; over an 18-month period there have been no
instances of periprosthetic leakage in these patients.