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- Title
Aortic valve replacement in a patient with severe nickel allergy.
- Authors
Lusini, Mario; Barbato, Raffaele; Spadaccio, Cristiano; Chello, Massimo
- Abstract
Nickel allergy can raise clinical problems in patients undergoing cardiac surgery who require sternal closure with stainless steel wire. We describe the case of a 51-year-old woman with severe nickel allergy who underwent aortic valve replacement with a nickel-free ON-X prosthesis and sternal closure by Fiberwire # 2 suture without complications. Considering its biocompatibility and its mechanical characteristics including optimal strength and knot resistance, this suture might be a viable alternative in patients in which the use of stainless steel wire is contraindicated.
- Publication
Journal of cardiac surgery, 2011, Vol 26, Issue 6, p618
- ISSN
1540-8191
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1540-8191.2011.01320.x