Brdlik O, Laub G W, Fernandez J, Morse D, Sutter F P, McGrath L B
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1990 May;49(5):822-3. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(90)90035-5.
Severe disruption of the aortic valve cusps in patients with aortic valve stenosis can occur during percutaneous aortic balloon valvoplasty. We report such a case treated successfully by aortic valve replacement.