Explantation, repair, and reimplantation of the heart for left ventricular rupture after mitral valve replacement.
Rupture of the posterior wall of the left ventricle is a rare but often fatal complication after mitral valve replacement. A method of repair is given that, although unsuccessful in its final outcome, may represent a worthwhile alternative surgical technique.
Campanella
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.
Sinclair
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Cameron
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D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods