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Replacement of the Mitral Valve with Starr-Edwards Ball Prosthesis-Artificial mitral valve-heart surgery mitral valve, 13 Sept 1962

 Item — Box: 4, Film Can: A-124

Scope and Contents

4 reels.

The operation takes place from the side of the torso. Circulation to the mitral valve is halted and the valve drained. Dr. Morrow removes the damaged tissue at the pulmonary artery and conducts a lateral thoracotomy.

Damaged tissue is excised from the mitral valve, and the perimeter of the valve is stitched for the insertion of the Starr-Edwards Ball valve. Morrow states, "A better valve may be able to be produced with better research; this one is not ideal."

Dates

  • 13 Sept 1962

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet (57 reels, 5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

Unprocessed collection. Access requires production of viewing copies; 30 days prior notice required. Contact the Historical Audiovisuals Program for more information.

Scope and Contents

4 reels.

The operation takes place from the side of the torso. Circulation to the mitral valve is halted and the valve drained. Dr. Morrow removes the damaged tissue at the pulmonary artery and conducts a lateral thoracotomy.

Damaged tissue is excised from the mitral valve, and the perimeter of the valve is stitched for the insertion of the Starr-Edwards Ball valve. Morrow states, "A better valve may be able to be produced with better research; this one is not ideal."

Physical Description

Length: 866'. Color, sound.

Creator

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Historical Audiovisuals Collection Collecting Area

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