title: Explantation, repair, and reimplantation of the heart for left ventricular rupture after mitral valve replacement.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Campanella
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sinclair
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cameron
mesh_terms: 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