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  • Title: Transapical closure of mitral paravalvular leakage.
    Author: Guler A, Tavlasoglu M, Kadan M, Barcin C.
    Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg; 2013 Apr; 43(4):861-3. PubMed ID: 23178816.
    Abstract:
    Paravalvular leakage after mitral valve surgery is a rare complication. The cause is usually the rupture of sutures. Although it may be asymptomatic, serious haemodynamic changes, heart failure and even death may be observed. Surgical treatment modalities have considerable morbidity rates. Over the last few years, new treatment strategies for paravalvular leakage have been described and recommended, particularly in patients with high surgical risk. We present the successful mitral paravalvular leakage closure by an Amplatzer duct occluder using the transapical approach in this article.
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