Lutembacher's syndrome surgical approach

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayokunle Olubaniyi, M.B,B.S

Overview

Surgical approach

The mitral valve can either be repaired or replaced. Mitral valve repair is the treatment of choice for patients with both secundum ASD and mitral valve disease. When valve replacement is the only alternative, selection of prosthetic valves and maintenance of cardiac output by temporary cardiac pacing are important considerations.^[1]

References

↑ Shigenobu M, Sano S (1994). “Surgical indications and treatment of mitral valve disease associated with secundum atrial septal defect with special reference to left ventricular geometry and function”. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 35 (6): 469–74. PMID 7698959.

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[pmid7698959-1] Shigenobu M, Sano S (1994). “Surgical indications and treatment of mitral valve disease associated with secundum atrial septal defect with special reference to left ventricular geometry and function”. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 35 (6): 469–74. PMID 7698959.

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