The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 45, 216-219, Copyright © 1988 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
A technique to repair type I left ventricular rupture following mitral valve replacement
RE Applebaum, A Sequeira and JS McLaughlin
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.
Rupture of the posterior left ventricle is a serious complication following
mitral valve replacement. A successful method of repair is illustrated. The
causes, other methods of repair, and means to prevent this complication are
discussed.