title: Accuracy of 3-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography in assessment of prosthetic mitral valve dehiscence with comparison to anatomical specimens.
abstract: The evolution of echocardiography from 2-Dimensional Transthoracic Echo through to real time 3-Dimensional Transoesophageal Echo has enabled more accurate visualisation and quantification of valvular disorders especially prosthetic mitral valve paravalvular regurgitation. However, validation of accuracy is rarely confirmed by surgical or post-mortem specimens. We present a case directly comparing different echocardiographic modality images to post mortem specimens in a patient with prosthetic mitral valve paravalvular regurgitation.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Unit, The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032, Australia.
authors.forename: Martin R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Javorsky
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Platts