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This study presents a surgical technique for severe mitral annular calcification (MAC) in rheumatic heart disease. Reconstructing the mitral annulus with a pericardial patch and atrialization of the valve is safe and effective.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Valve Repair
  • Mitral Valve Disease

Background:

  • Severe mitral annular calcification (MAC) poses surgical challenges, especially in patients with rheumatic valve disease.
  • Extensive debridement of complex annular lesions is often necessary.
  • Conservative management of MAC aims to minimize atrioventricular groove (AVG) disruption risks.

Observation:

  • Surgical management of two cases of rheumatic mitral valve disease with severe MAC.
  • Extensive mitral annulus debridement followed by reconstruction of the AVG.
  • A patching technique using autologous pericardium with a double suture line was employed.

Findings:

  • The double suture line effectively covered and reinforced the debrided AVG.
  • This technique prevented blood infiltration into the AVG, mitigating cardiac rupture risk.
  • Optimal surgical outcomes were achieved in both patient cases.

Implications:

  • Reconstructing the posterior mitral valve annulus with a pericardial patch is a safe and feasible approach.
  • Atrialization of the prosthetic mitral valve position is a key component of the technique.
  • This method offers a viable solution for managing severe MAC in complex rheumatic heart disease cases.