Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals
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Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann · Sep 2014
Case ReportsA case of ventricular septal defect and mitral insufficiency after blunt trauma.
Few reports have described traumatic heart injury in children. We describe a case of acute mitral regurgitation associated with papillary muscle rupture, traumatic ventricular septal defect, and impending left ventricular free wall rupture due to blunt trauma in a 2-year-old girl. ⋯ A residual defect caused by dehiscence of the pericardial patch necessitated reoperation 10 months later. The patient is currently being observed on an outpatient basis.
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Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann · Sep 2014
Observational StudyLong-term results of an open flexible prosthetic band for mitral insufficiency.
use of a prosthetic ring is an integral part of any mitral valve repair and can influence the long-term stability of the results. We evaluated the long-term results of the AnnuloFlex ring implanted as an open flexible band in patients affected by degenerative mitral disease. ⋯ the long-term results of the AnnuloFlex band are excellent and stable.
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Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann · Sep 2014
Ring annuloplasty for ischemic mitral regurgitation: a single center experience.
Ischemic mitral regurgitation associated with coronary artery disease presents a management challenge to cardiac surgeons. We report our early and midterm results of chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation treated with concomitant mitral ring annuloplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting. ⋯ Despite a risk of residual regurgitation, mitral ring annuloplasty combined with coronary artery bypass appears to be a good treatment option in selected patients with chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation.
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Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann · Sep 2014
Primary tetralogy of Fallot repair: predictors of intensive care unit morbidity.
Primary repair of tetralogy of Fallot has low surgical mortality, but some patients still experience significant postoperative morbidity. Our objectives were to review our institutional experience with primary tetralogy of Fallot repair, and identify predictors of intensive care unit morbidity. ⋯ Primary tetralogy of Fallot repair is a safe procedure with low mortality and morbidity in a medium-sized program with outcomes comparable to national standards. Age and weight at the time of surgery were significant predictors of morbidity.