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The Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis (Freestyle valve) is widely used throughout the world because of its durability and benefits for hemodynamic function. However, we encountered a patient who required reoperation for a cuspal tear 5 years after the implantation of a Freestyle valve. The histological findings suggested that tissue degeneration with pannus formation might play a critical role in cuspal tears.
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Fukui, S., Nishimura, M., Matsumiya, G. et al. Torn Cusp in a Freestyle Stentless Bioprosthesis 5 Years After Implantation: Report of a Case. Surg Today 37, 977–979 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-007-3555-z
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