Seven-year results with the St Jude Medical Silzone mechanical prosthesis

Paraprosthetic leak with the St Jude Medical Silzone prosthesis was managed both during the early (≤2 years) and late (>2years) intervals with re-replacement. Late managed events may be manifestations of earlier occurring paraprosthetic leak. Follow-up echocardiograms should meet standards of care, 6 to 12 months after surgery and at the slightest suspicion of dysfunction. There is no advanced continuing risk of the St Jude Medical Silzone prosthesis.