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  • Title: Ruptured papillary muscle after mitral valve replacement with preservation of chordae tendineae.
    Author: Lemke P, Roth M, Kraus B, Hohe S, Klövekorn WP, Bauer EP.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2001 Oct; 72(4):1384-6. PubMed ID: 11603473.
    Abstract:
    Many cardiac surgeons believe strongly that every effort should be made to preserve the continuity of the mitral anulus, chordae tendineae, and papillary muscles during mitral valve replacement in order to maximize ventricular function and maintain normal ventricular geometry. We treated a patient with spontaneous papillary muscle rupture after mitral valve replacement in whom efforts had been made to preserve continuity of the mitral mechanism.
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