Long-term histologic features of synthetic chordal replacement for mitral valve repair: A case report

Authors
di Gioia, CRT Brancaccio, G Sinatra, R Gallo, P
Citation
Crt. Di Gioia et al., Long-term histologic features of synthetic chordal replacement for mitral valve repair: A case report, CARDIO PATH, 10(2), 2001, pp. 87-89
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
10548807 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
87 - 89
Database
ISI
SICI code
1054-8807(200103/04)10:2<87:LHFOSC>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) sutures have been used with incre asing frequency to replace chordae tendineae in mitral valves prolapsing be cause of myxoid change. A case is reported where fibrosis and calcification of the endocardial overgrowth covering the synthetic chordae led to severe mitral regurgitation 7 years after plastic repair and required mechanical prosthetic valve implantation. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights re served.