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Surgery for delayed leaflet impingement after transcatheter closure of a paravalvular leak associated with an aortic pseudoaneurysm
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  • Antonio Fiore,
  • Mariantonietta Piscitelli,
  • Thierry Folliguet,
  • Romain Gallet
Antonio Fiore
Hopitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor

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Mariantonietta Piscitelli
Hopitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor
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Thierry Folliguet
Hopitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor
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Romain Gallet
Hopitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor
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Abstract

Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a recognized and challenging complication after surgical or transcatheter valve replacement. The transcatheter closure of PVL has become the first-line treatment in clinical practice when the procedure is not contraindicated. Transcatheter PVL closure rests a complex procedure and complications still occur in approximately 9% of patients. We describe the case of a delayed mechanical prosthetic leaflet impingement after transcatheter closure of a paravalvular leak associated with a Valsalva pseudoaneurysm that required an urgent surgery. The transcatheter closure of PVL does not preclude subsequent attempt to surgical repair and outcome.
15 Mar 2022Published in Perfusion on pages 026765912110575. 10.1177/02676591211057505