Open AccessFeasibility of novel transapical off pump beating heart mitral valve repair in a patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus
Author(s) -
Inderjeet Bhatia,
Daniel Chan,
Simon Chi-Cheung Lam,
Timmy WingKuk Au
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa059
Subject(s) - dextrocardia , situs inversus , medicine , mitral valve , cardiology , mitral valve repair , surgery
We present a case to demonstrate the feasibility of transapical beating heart mitral valve repair in a patient with dextrocardia. This minimally invasive technique provides simple, safe and satisfactory mitral repair. The surgical technique, outcome and prognosis are not affected by the condition.
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