Reoperations are uncommon following a successful valvular reconstruction. When they become necessary, the circumstances of the recurrent dysfunction, the mechanisms involved, and the surgical management are important considerations since accurate knowledge of occasional failures is a condition of technical progress.

MITRAL VALVE REOPERATIONS

Perioperative Management and Approach

Reoperation for a residual or recurrent mitral stenosis or regurgitation requires specific conditions and approaches, which have been extensively described in Chapters 3 and 4 .

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