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  • Title: Nonanatomical mitral valve replacement in the pulmonary venous confluence for heavily calcified aortic or mitral annulus.
    Author: Kogon BE, Jokhadar M, Sahu A, McConnell M, Book W.
    Journal: Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg; 2011; 23(4):339-41. PubMed ID: 22443658.
    Abstract:
    Mitral valve replacement surgery after previous aortic valve surgery can be extremely challenging. The presence of heavy calcification and scarring in the aortic and/or mitral annulus can make suture placement nearly impossible. Although novel techniques have been described, even these alternatives might not be feasible. We present a case of nonanatomical mitral valve replacement in the pulmonary venous confluence as a salvage operation. This can provide adequate hemodynamics and survival until a subsequent care plan can be established.
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