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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Pathology
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Radiation heart disease can cause severe calcification of aortic and mitral valves.
  • The aortomitral curtain is often affected in this condition, complicating surgical repair.
  • The Commando procedure is a potential solution for extensive valve calcification.

Observation:

  • A symptomatic patient presented with radiation heart disease.
  • The patient exhibited typical calcification of the mitral valve, aortic valve, and aortomitral curtain.
  • Surgical intervention was necessary to address the severe valvular pathology.

Findings:

  • The Commando procedure involved aortotomy and left atrial dome exposure.
  • Surgical steps included aortic and mitral valve debridement and replacement.
  • Aortomitral curtain reconstruction was performed using a bovine pericardial patch.

Implications:

  • This technique facilitates the use of larger prosthetic valves.
  • It offers an alternative to challenging double valve repair procedures.
  • The Commando procedure provides a viable option for managing complex radiation-induced valvular disease.