Feasibility of novel transapical off pump beating heart mitral valve repair in a patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus

We present a case to demonstrate the feasibility of transapical beating heart mitral valve repair in a patient with dextrocardia. This minimally invasive technique provides simple, safe and satisfactory mitral repair. The surgical technique, outcome and prognosis are not affected by the condition.

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Published inEuropean journal of cardio-thoracic surgery Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 392 - 394
Main Authors Bhatia, Inderjeet, Chan, Daniel Tai-Leung, Lam, Simon Chi-Cheung, Au, Timmy Wing-Kuk
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.08.2020
Subjects
NeoChord
Situs inversus
Mitral valve repair
Dextrocardia
Minimally invasive
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Summary:We present a case to demonstrate the feasibility of transapical beating heart mitral valve repair in a patient with dextrocardia. This minimally invasive technique provides simple, safe and satisfactory mitral repair. The surgical technique, outcome and prognosis are not affected by the condition.
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ISSN:1010-7940
1873-734X
DOI:10.1093/ejcts/ezaa059