An alternative method of prosthetic mitral valve implantation in the presence of extensive calcification

Sirin B. H., Iskesen I., ERBÜYÜN K.

Acta Cardiologica, vol.62, no.2, pp.199-201, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 62 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.2143/ac.62.2.2020242
  • Journal Name: Acta Cardiologica
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.199-201
  • Keywords: Mitral annular calcification, Mitral valve replacement
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

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.