Multiple-leaflet mitral valve as a rare cause of congenital mitral insufficiency

Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 May;63(5):1452-5. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)00108-2.

Abstract

A rare case of congenital mitral insufficiency characterized by six well-demarcated leaflets of mitral valve and annular dilatation is reported. At operation, the mitral valve was successfully repaired by resection of the posterior median leaflet with subsequent annular plication, closure of unusual valvular tissue divisions, and ring annuloplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / abnormalities*
  • Mitral Valve / pathology
  • Mitral Valve / surgery
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / congenital*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / pathology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery