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  • Title: Haemolysis following mitral valve repair.
    Author: Dilip KA, Vachaspathy P, Clarke B, Walker DM, Thomas RD, Monro JL.
    Journal: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino); 1992; 33(5):568-9. PubMed ID: 1447274.
    Abstract:
    We report the unusual occurrence of severe intra-vascular haemolysis following mitral valve repair. Mild to moderate mitral regurgitation was detected after repair, but severe haemolysis was the only indication for re-operation. Following prosthetic valve replacement there was an immediate cessation of haemolysis. We postulate that a small regurgitant jet directed against the teflon pledgets used in the repair was the reason for the haemolysis.
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