Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2015 Feb;48(1):59-62. 10.5090/kjtcs.2015.48.1.59.
Management of Recurrent Paravalvular Leakage in a Very High-Risk Patient: A Case Report
- Affiliations
-
- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. jwlee@amc.seoul.kr
- KMID: 2382228
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2015.48.1.59
Abstract
- Interventional device closure has emerged as a less invasive alternative to surgery in the management of paravalvular leakage. However, this procedure involves various problems such as a high probability of residual leakage or hemolysis. Here, we report a case of residual paravalvular leakage despite two attempts at interventional closure in a patient with a history of four previous mitral valve replacements. The fifth operation for the primary repair of paravalvular leakage was performed successfully. Careful evaluation before the procedure and specially designed devices are essential for the interventional treatment of paravalvular leakage. Surgery can be performed adequately in the management of paravalvular leakage even in high-risk patients.
- Full Text Links
-
- Actions
-
Cited
- CITED
-
- Close
- Share
-
- Similar articles
-
- Recurrent Paravalvular Leakage after Mitral Valve Replacement with Annular Reconstruction for Paravalvular Leakage Due to a Paravalvular Abscess: A case report
- Intraoperative paravalvular leakage after sutureless aortic valve replacement corrected with secondary balloon dilatation: A case report
- ITBI Repair of Paravalvular Leak at Mitral Position after Redo DVR
- A Case Demonstrating a Percutaneous Closure Using the Amplatzer Duct Occluder for Paravalvular Leakage after Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Trido Mitral Valve Replacement with Dacron Collar Prosthetic Valve due to Paravalvular Leak
