title: A technique to repair type I left ventricular rupture following mitral valve replacement.
abstract: Rupture of the posterior left ventricle is a serious complication following mitral valve replacement. A successful method of repair is illustrated. The causes, other methods of repair, and means to prevent this complication are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Applebaum
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sequeira
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve; D013536:Suture Techniques