title: Multiple periannular defects after an inadequate mitral valve repair procedure and unsuccessful redo valve surgery with pericardial patches in an elderly patient.
abstract: The fastest growing demographic group in Europe and America is the elderly, and significant mitral regurgitation is very prevalent in this population. At present, with mitral valve surgery in elderly individuals gaining greater acceptance worldwide, the question whether to repair or replace the valve remains controversial. Recent studies have demonstrated the safety, feasibility, and durability of repair over replacement in elderly patients. Herein, we report the case of an elderly patient who underwent surgical re-interventions on the mitral valve following an unsuccessful mitral valve repair procedure.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Kosuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Cüneyt
authors: C
authors: Toprak
authors: Department of Cardiology, Kosuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Anil
authors: A
authors: Avci
authors: Cardiovascular Surgery, Kosuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Mehmed
authors: M
authors: Yanartas
authors: Department of Cardiology, Kosuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Mehmet Mustafa
authors: MM
authors: Tabakci
authors: Department of Cardiology, Kosuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Emrah
authors: E
authors: Acar
authors: Department of Cardiology, Kosuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Mehmet
authors: M
authors: Ozkan
keywords: bioprosthetic valve; elderly patients; mitral valve repair