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Double-Orifice Mitral Valve in an Eight-Year-Old Boy
The Journal of Heart Valve Disease
|February 23, 2016
Summary
This case study details the successful surgical repair of a double-orifice mitral valve (DOMV) in an eight-year-old boy. The procedure corrected moderate mitral regurgitation, demonstrating effective valve repair techniques.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Double-orifice mitral valve (DOMV) is a rare congenital anomaly that can lead to mitral regurgitation.
- Surgical intervention is often necessary for symptomatic patients.
Observation:
- An eight-year-old boy presented with moderate mitral regurgitation.
- Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a DOMV with a central fibrous bridge.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful mitral valve repair using a Prolene suture and ring annuloplasty.
- Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography confirmed the absence of regurgitation or stenosis post-repair.
Implications:
- This case highlights the feasibility and success of surgical repair for DOMV in pediatric patients.
- Advanced echocardiography plays a crucial role in diagnosing and guiding the repair of complex congenital heart anomalies.