Ventricular septal defect following port-access mechanical mitral valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
; 63(4)2023 04 03.
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| ID: mdl-36571500
ABSTRACT
Interventricular septum defects are a known complication after an aortic valve replacement, but not after mitral surgery. We present a case of a 65-year-old female who underwent unsuccessful mitral valvuloplasty through port-access surgery, followed by uneventful mechanical bioprosthesis replacement. Postoperatively, the patient experienced multiple arrhythmias and recovered poorly. A systolic murmur led to echocardiography, showing an interventricular septum rupture. This was closed with 2 polypropylene pledgeted mattress sutures, via the right atrium and tricuspid valve through midsternal access. The authors believe that the most likely cause is tearing of 2 deeply placed adjacent sutures in the septum, creating localized weakening of the septum susceptible to further rupture. We therefore underline the importance of adequate exposure, especially at the notorious anterior annulus.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas
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Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas
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Defectos del Tabique Interventricular
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2023
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Article
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Países Bajos