Intraoperative prosthetic valve dysfunction: detection by transesophageal echocardiography

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Mar;59(3):755-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)00576-1.

Abstract

We describe the valuable role of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in the detection of immediate prosthetic valve dysfunction. Transesophageal echocardiography accurately diagnosed one leaflet of a St. Jude Medical mitral valve to be stuck. We recommend routine transesophageal echocardiography for mitral valve operations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Reoperation