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Percutaneous paravalvular leak closure offers significantly less morbidity than re-operation and can improve patient prognosis, though further research is needed.
Percutaneous closure of paravalvular leaks offers a less morbid alternative to re-operation and can improve patient prognosis, though further research is needed.
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Should not yet alter paravalvular leak management; leaves open a potential role for percutaneous closure pending controlled data.
Nietlispach et al. (2016) conducted a review in Paravalvular leak. Percutaneous paravalvular leak closure vs. Re-operation was evaluated. Percutaneous paravalvular leak closure offers significantly less morbidity than re-operation and can improve patient prognosis, though further research is needed.
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