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Title: [Malfunction of the Smeloff-Cutter mitral prosthesis: echo-phonocardiographic diagnosis in two successfully re-operated cases (author's transl)]. Author: Giampaolo P, Gambelli G, Chidichimo G, Rulli V, Jacovella G. Journal: G Ital Cardiol; 1976; 6(8):1384-8. PubMed ID: 1010249. Abstract: Five cases of Smeloff-Cutter prosthesis implanted in the mitral position nine years ago were investigated with combined echocardiographic and phonocardiographic recordings. In two cases a malfunction was demonstrated and a surgical confirmation was obtained at the reoperation. Normal and abnormal echocardiographic patterns of the Smeloff-Cutter prosthesis are reported and discussed. The Authors stress the importance of combined echo-phono recordings when malfunction of the mobile element of a mechanical prosthesis is suspected.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]