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Thirty two patients had a second operation after previous aortic valve replacement during a six-year period. The indications for reoperations were infection, thrombo embolism, paraprosthetic leak and actual or anticipated valve failure. Three patients died at operation and there were four late deaths. Two patients developed heart block at operation. Mortality was highest in patients undergoing emergency and urgent surgery.
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Karbhase, J.N., Sturridge, M.F. Redo aortic valve replacement. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 3, 51–53 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02664921
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02664921