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Biodegradable mitral annuloplasty for congenital ischemic mitral regurgitation.
Journal article

Biodegradable mitral annuloplasty for congenital ischemic mitral regurgitation.

  • Myers PO Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland. patrick.myers@hcuge.ch
  • Beghetti M
  • Kalangos A
  • 2009-08-27
Published in:
  • The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. - 2009
Absorbable Implants
Child, Preschool
Coronary Vessel Anomalies
Female
Heart Valve Prosthesis
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
Humans
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Myocardial Ischemia
Prosthesis Design
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography
English An anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is associated with ischemic mitral regurgitation through a combination of papillary muscle ischemia or permanent fibrosis, left ventricular free wall ischemic dyskinesis and left ventricular dilatation. We report the successful management of a 27-month-old girl with ALCAPA and severe mitral regurgitation using a biodegradable mitral annuloplasty ring. It could represent a novel tool for mitral valve repair in ALCAPA-associated ischemic mitral regurgitation.
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  • English
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