Failed MitraClip-procedure with pull out of the anterior leaflet

Abstract: MitraClip is an attractive and less invasive alternative to mitral valve surgery in serve mitral regurgitation in patients with moderate or severe risk for operation. It has been described to be effective and safe in functional as well as in degenerative mitral regurgitation. We report a...

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Main Authors: Michael Gross, Ursula Wilkenshoff, Susanne Rutschow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ScienceOpen 2014-11-01
Series:ScienceOpen Research
Online Access:https://www.scienceopen.com/document?vid=102421ec-ab2b-4b95-97e2-23e069972baa
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Summary:Abstract: MitraClip is an attractive and less invasive alternative to mitral valve surgery in serve mitral regurgitation in patients with moderate or severe risk for operation. It has been described to be effective and safe in functional as well as in degenerative mitral regurgitation. We report a case of MitraClip procedure with the pull out of the anterior leaflet during the intervention. The patient underwent cardiopulmonary support and surgical intervention with a good outcome. With this report we illustrated the etiology and management of this complication.
ISSN:2199-1006