Ozkan M, Aykan AC, Gursoy O, Tuncer MA, Cakal B, Yildiz M, Kahveci G. An alternative approach for mitral paravalvular leak with Dacron patch curtaining under the guidance of real-time 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography.
Cardiology 2011;
119:34-7. [PMID:
21811071 DOI:
10.1159/000329843]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2011] [Accepted: 05/23/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to evaluate real-time 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (RT-3D TEE) in the assessment of mitral paravalvular leakage curtaining surgery with a Dacron patch.
METHODS
RT-3D TEE was used before and after the operation.
RESULTS
Repairing a mitral paravalvular leak with Dacron patch curtaining was a useful, simple and new technique with promising feasibility and durability.
CONCLUSIONS
In selected patients in whom the mitral paravalvular defect is relatively large, and may thus not be suitable for closing with primary suture, Dacron patch curtaining may be feasible for repair guided with RT-3D TEE; both are described for the first time.
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