Experiência com a técnica de ampliação do folheto posterior para correção da insuficiência mitral reumática na infância

Abstract

Results: There was one death. One child presented severe hemolysis in the postoperative period and was submitted to mitral valve replacement. Clinical evolution in the remaining patients was good.Conclusions: Posterior leaflet extension of the mitral valve seems to be an effective surgical technique for correction of rheumatic mitral insufficiency in children. Resultados: Houve um óbito hospitalar. Uma criança exibiu acentuada hemólise no pós-operatório e foi submetida à substituição da valva mitral. Os demais pacientes tiveram evolução favorável.Conclusão: A técnica de ampliação do folheto posterior com enxerto de pericárdio é efetiva na correção da insuficiência mitral reumática em crianças. Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc 2009; 24(4): 567-569 Descritores

Valvular Disorders in Carcinoid Heart Disease

“…Contrary to conventional guidelines of heart valve operation and choices of heart valve prosthesis [26,27] , most surgeons prefer bioprostheses in the tricuspid position because of the lower propensity to thrombosis in carcinoid heart disease. However, questions have been raised about the long-term durability of porcine valves exposed to the metabolic products of carcinoid tumors.…”

Conservative surgical management of mitral insufficiency: an alternative approach

“…Conservative management of mitral insufficiency is an alternative technique with attractive features [1][2][3][4][5]. Among the many advocates of valve repair, Alain Carpentier is the best-known [6].…”