An alternative method of prosthetic mitral valve implantation in the presence of extensive calcification
| dc.contributor.author | Sirin, BH | |
| dc.contributor.author | Iskesen, I | |
| dc.contributor.author | Erbuyun, K | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T10:28:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T10:28:36Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Annular calcifications carry some technical difficulties for success in conventional valve surgery. In this paper we present an easy alternative mitral valve replacement method applied for a patient with a heavily calcified mitral annulus. Excision of both leaflets and partial resection of the annular calcification with an ultrasonic dissector allowed the intra-atrial insertion of a 33-mm Omnicarbon monoleaflet prosthetic valve through a smaller opening of the left posterior atrium. The technical difficulties in inserting a prosthetic valve in a patient with a heavily calcified mitral annulus are discussed. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0001-5385 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/35451 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.title | An alternative method of prosthetic mitral valve implantation in the presence of extensive calcification | |
| dc.type | Article |