Aortic valve reconstruction with autologous pericardium in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta
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Date
2018-01-01
Authors
Gullu, A. Umit
Senay, Sahin
Ozkan, Basak
Kocyigit, Muharrem
Alhan, Cem
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OXFORD UNIV PRESS
Abstract
Cardiac valve surgery for patients with osteogenesis imperfecta is associated with a high incidence of complications such as perioperative bleeding and valve detachment. In this report, we present a patient who was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta and severe aortic insufficiency and also discussed treatment options.