Successful mitral repair in dogs by mitral annuloplasty using Hegar dilator: two case reports
- Author:
Won-Jong LEE
1
;
Junyoung KIM
;
Chang-Hwan MOON
;
TaeHeum EOM
;
DongJu SON
;
Seungmin LEE
;
Haebeom LEE
;
Seong-Mok JEONG
;
Dae-Hyun KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science 2022;23(1):e11-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the most common heart disease in small-breed dogs. Mitral repair, which comprise artificial chorda tendineae implantation and mitral annuloplasty, has become the mainstay of treatment in the veterinary field. We report on two small dogs who underwent mitral repair surgery for MR. A Hegar dilator was used during mitral annuloplasty for accurate and reproducible surgery. In both cases, mitral regurgitant flow almost disappeared after surgery, and clinical signs improved. The treatment regimen was terminated 3 months after the surgery. We concluded that using a Hegar dilator may facilitate mitral valve repair surgery.
