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Left ventricular rupture after mitral surgery: repair by patch and sealing
Roland Fasol1, Thomas Wild, Salah El Dsoki
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Lainz, Austria. rfasol@imc-hospital.com
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|March 3, 2004
Summary
Ventricular wall rupture after mitral valve replacement is a rare complication. A novel sandwich repair technique using AdvaSeal sealant successfully treated two cases of type III left ventricular rupture.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Mitral valve replacement can lead to infrequent but severe complications.
- Left ventricular rupture, particularly type III, poses a significant surgical challenge.
Observation:
- Two patients experienced type III left ventricular rupture post-mitral valve replacement.
- A novel surgical technique was employed for repair.
Findings:
- Successful repair of type III left ventricular rupture was achieved.
- The technique involved a sandwich repair procedure utilizing AdvaSeal (FocalSeal) sealant.
Implications:
- This novel technique offers a potential solution for managing ventricular wall rupture after mitral valve surgery.
- AdvaSeal sealant demonstrates promise in complex cardiac repair procedures.