Cardiac Surgery: Operative Technique

Tricuspid valve replacement

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Tricuspid valve reconstruction

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Mitral valve replacement

Mitral valve replacement is performed when the mitral leaflet tissues are thickened or calcified to the point that repair is impossible, likely to result in inadequate hemodynamic performance of the valve, or unlikely to be long lasting. Morphology Valves that…

Mitral valve reconstruction

Mitral valve reconstruction is desirable for patients with normal sinus rhythm because there is no need for anticoagulation, and hemodynamic performance is enhanced after surgery. Morphology Introduction to mitral valve reconstructive techniques You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree…

Aortic valve replacement

Aortic valve replacement is usually required when operative intervention is performed for aortic valve stenosis or incompetence in older patients. Several replacement devices are available, but all operations share a common approach and principles. Morphology Valve excision and débridement Continuous…

Palliative operations

Operations have been devised to improve hemodynamics and balance blood flow in complex congenital cardiac anomalies. These operations are performed in a staged manner, to allow intervention for complete repair at a later time when the patient’s age and size…

Vascular ring and sling

Abnormal development of the aortic arch may result in vascular abnormalities that compress the trachea and esophagus. These anomalies, commonly known as vascular rings, cause airway obstruction, dysphagia, or both. The diagnosis is made by clinical symptoms confirmed by barium…

Interrupted aortic arch

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Coarctation of the aorta

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Patent ductus arteriosus

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