Mitral annulus reconstruction and giant left atrial reduction plasty.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.10.052.
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Abstract
We describe a simple and reproducible technique permitting both effective left atrial reduction plasty and safe mitral annulus reconstruction, using a patch of left atrium tissue. In a 64-year-old patient undergoing redo mitral valve replacement for mechanical prosthesis disinsertion, a giant left atrium and extensive calcification of the mitral annulus were noted. This technique permitted a safe mechanical mitral prosthesis re-replacement and a significant reduction of left atrial volume by 70%.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Cardiomegaly
- Heart Atria
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Mitral Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Plastic Surgery Procedures