Anterior mitral leaflet perforation identified by real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
Journal
Cardiology Journal
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
1
Pages
89-91
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
With its unique en face view, real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography has been reported to be more precise than conventional two-dimensional studies in evaluating mitral regurgitation etiology, and can locate diseased segments correctly. We present a case with severe mitral regurgitation due to anterior mitral leaflet perforation. Intraoperative real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography demonstrated its value in diagnosis and surgical planning for this perforation, which had not been identified preoperatively. This technique should be applied more widely for dedicated mitral valve assessment in clinical practice. ? 2012 Via Medica.
Subjects
Endocarditis; Mitral regurgitation; Mitral valve; RT-3D TEE
SDGs
Other Subjects
antibiotic agent; adult; article; bacterial endocarditis; case report; dyspnea; fever; human; intraoperative period; leg edema; male; mitral annuloplasty; mitral valve disease; mitral valve perforation; mitral valve prolapse; mitral valve regurgitation; perforation; real time echography; Streptococcus parasanguinis; three dimensional echocardiography; transesophageal echocardiography; transthoracic echocardiography; Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional; Echocardiography, Transesophageal; Endocarditis; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mitral Valve; Mitral Valve Annuloplasty; Mitral Valve Insufficiency; Pericardium; Predictive Value of Tests; Severity of Illness Index; Streptococcus; Treatment Outcome
Type
journal article