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Late mortality.
| Late mortality | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic valve thrombosis | 2 | Died 9 and 14 years respectively after MVR. |
| Non-compliance with follow-up. | ||
| Progressive LV dysfunction postoperatively | 3 | All died within 2 years of valve replacement. |
| Sudden cardiac death | 1 | Progressive rheumatic aortic valve regurgitation post-MVR. Parents declined reoperation. |
LV - left ventricular.
