Abstract
The importance of preservation of subvalvular apparatus and valve-ventricular continuity during mitral valve replacement (MVR) has been suggested for many years. The chordal-sparing MVR has been shown to be superior to the standard MVR with chordal resection in terms of improved left ventricular function and has been considered to be a safe procedure. However, we encounter a rare case requiring early reoperation for bioprosthetic valve failure caused by preserved leaflets after chordal-sparing MVR.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 226-227 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bioprosthesis
- Failure
- Mitral valve replacement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine