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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1986; 34(2): 137-138
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1020395
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Severe Fibrous Epicarditis after Microporous Polyurethane (Mitrathane) Cardiac Patch Implantation

C. A. Mestres, E. Cugat, S. Ninot, J. F. Gómez, J. L. Pomar
  • Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Clínico y Provincial, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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1985

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19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Several materials have been used for pericardial closure after open heart surgery. Mitrathane® is a recently introduced material designed for use in the cardiovascular system. A case of severe epicarditis after implantation of a Mitrathane® cardiac patch for pericardial closure is presented. This epicardial reaction rendered the exposure of the heart at reoperation extremely difficult. This is a complication not reported to date with this new material. Thus, careful evaluation of Mitrathane® is needed before extending its use to larger series.

Key words

Epicarditis - Microporous polyurethane - Mitrathane