Delayed left atrial wall dissection after mitral valve replacement

Authors
Idir, M Deville, C Roudaut, R
Citation
M. Idir et al., Delayed left atrial wall dissection after mitral valve replacement, ECHOCARDIOG, 17(3), 2000, pp. 259-261
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY-A JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND ALLIED TECHNIQUES
ISSN journal
07422822 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
259 - 261
Database
ISI
SICI code
0742-2822(200004)17:3<259:DLAWDA>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
We report two unusual cases of left atrial wall dissection creating a left atrial pseudoaneurysm associated with regurgitation a few months after mitr al valve replacement. We emphasize the important role of transesophageal ec hocardiography in the diagnosis. The two patients successfully underwent su rgery.