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This case report discusses the anterior mitral leaflet reconstruction with pericardium in a 1.9 kg infant with endocarditis
Abstract:
A premature twin of 1.9 kg had mitral valve endocarditis develop during neonatal intensive care. Vegetation involving the entire anterior mitral valve leaflet was identified. Reconstruction was achieved by near complete resection of the anterior mitral valve leaflet and retention of the peripheral margin of coaptation including primary and secondary chordae. The body of the anterior more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the circulatory system - Report
Categories:
endocarditis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ann Thorac Surg,
Vol: 81 Page: 2310-2 June 2006
D. G. Healy; A. E. Wood
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This study reviewed 18 years of experience to establish the long-term outcomes of pediatric mitral repair
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Pediatric mitral valve anomalies present complex management challenges to the surgeon, who may have to choose between valve replacement or repair. We review our 18 years of experience to establish the long-term outcomes of pediatric mitral repair. METHODS: Forty-five children (22 boys) with mitral valve anomalies were studied. Mitral reconstruction was performed in all cases more...
International Classification:
Procedure - pediatric mitral repair
Categories:
pediatric mitral repair
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg,
Vol: 130 Page: 66-73 July 2005
A. E. Wood; D. G. Healy; L. Nolke; D. Duff; P. Oslizlok; K. Walsh
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