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Open mitral commissurotomy in pregnancy. A case report.
Z Nagy1, J Aranyosi, B Komáromy
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Debrecen, Hungary.
Scandinavian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Severe mitral stenosis in pregnancy was successfully treated with open commissurotomy. This intervention allowed for an uneventful pregnancy and the healthy delivery of a baby boy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Obstetrics
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Severe mitral stenosis poses significant risks during pregnancy.
- Timely intervention is crucial for maternal and fetal well-being.
Observation:
- A pregnant patient in her second trimester presented with severe mitral stenosis.
- Open commissurotomy was performed during the pregnancy.
Findings:
- The surgical correction of mitral stenosis was successful.
- The pregnancy proceeded without complications.
- A healthy male infant was delivered vaginally at 34 weeks gestation.
- Both mother and child were discharged in good health.
Implications:
- Open commissurotomy is a viable treatment option for severe mitral stenosis during pregnancy.
- Successful surgical management can lead to favorable maternal and fetal outcomes.
- This case highlights the safety and efficacy of cardiac interventions in pregnant patients.