Mitral and tricuspid repair in an adult achondroplastic patient

J Card Surg. 2022 May;37(5):1425-1427. doi: 10.1111/jocs.16345. Epub 2022 Feb 13.

Abstract

Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder with multiple anatomic abnormalities making surgery, and anesthesia more challenging. The reported cases of cardiac interventions in this population are few, and to the best of our knowledge, only 16 cases are documented. Herein, we represent the first case of mitral and tricuspid repair in one of these patients, which performed without the need for specific equipment with a smooth postoperative course.

Keywords: cardiovascular research; valve repair/replacement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Achondroplasia* / complications
  • Achondroplasia* / surgery
  • Adult
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / surgery
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency* / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency* / etiology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency* / surgery
  • Postoperative Period
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tricuspid Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency* / surgery