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Lutembacher's syndrome surgical approach
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgical approach
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
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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