title: Biological glue application in repair of atrioventricular groove rupture: a case report.
abstract: Atrioventricular groove rupture is a rare, albeit mortal, complication following mitral valve surgery. Avoidance is the best strategy but it cannot fully prevent the occurrence of this complication. Several repair techniques have been described with varying success rates; however, the rarity of the complication precludes consensus about the safest technique. Here we report two cases of posterior atrioventricular groove rupture. Both cases were diagnosed immediately after the cessation of cardiopulmonary bypass. Repair was performed successfully with a technique involving the use of biological glue. The postoperative course was uneventful for both of them. Both cases are well with normally functioning mitral prostheses; one with a follow-up time of 5.5 years and the other 10 months. We believe that the glue provides additional hemostasis and support to the repaired area.
authors: Medicana International Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Ahmet Baris
authors: AB
authors: Durukan
authors: Medicana International Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Fatih Tanzer
authors: FT
authors: Serter
authors: Medicana International Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Hasan Alper
authors: HA
authors: Gurbuz
authors: Diyarbakir Military Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
authors: Murat
authors: M
authors: Tavlasoglu
authors: Medicana International Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Halil Ibrahim
authors: HI
authors: Ucar
authors: Medicana International Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Cem
authors: C
authors: Yorgancioglu
keywords: Bio-glue; Heart rupture; Mitral valve; Surgical procedures, operative