The double-orifice technique: the treatment of anterior leaflet prolapse of mitral valve
- VernacularTitle:双孔成形术治疗二尖瓣前叶脱垂
- Author:
Xu MENG
;
Hong ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mitral valve prolapse Cardiac surgical procedures Double-orifice technique
- From:
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2003;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect of the double-orifice technique in the treatment of the anterior leaflet prolapse of mitral valve. Methods: 35 patients with severe anterior leaflet prolapse of mitral valve underwent valve repair using the double-orifice technique. The condition of valve was assessed with echocardiography preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. Results: The mean postoperative valve area was (4 1?1 8) cm 2 against the preoperative valve area of (8 3?1 6)cm 2. Mild regurgitation was found in 2 patients after operation. There were no hospital deaths. At the latest follow-up, the heart function was improved significantly in all patients (NYHA class I). Echo-Doppler assessment of valve showed stable valve function in all patients. There were no late stenosis of valve and no late death. Conclusion: The results of this study show that the double-orifice technique is a safe and effective method for treatment of anterior leaflet of mitral valve with low mortality and morbidity, and excellent early and mid-term results.
