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Ann Thorac Surg 1997;64:684-689
© 1997 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Original Article: Cardiovascular

Echocardiographic Recognition of Iatrogenic Aortic Valve Leaflet Perforation

Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California

Accepted for publication March 10, 1997.

Background. There is a paucity of literature regarding iatrogenic aortic valve perforation after cardiac operations performed in the vicinity of the aortic valve. This report describes the echocardiographic recognition of iatrogenic aortic valve perforation.

Methods. Among 6 patients who had previously undergone non–aortic valve cardiac operations, a diagnosis of iatrogenic aortic regurgitation was made by transthoracic two-dimensional echocardiography and Doppler color flow imaging.

Results. The location of the aortic valve leaflet perforation varied and depended on the site of the previous intracardiac lesion repair. Repeat operations in 5 patients confirmed the echocardiographic findings. Aortic valve repair was confirmed in 2 patients by transesophageal echocardiography, whereas aortic valve replacement became necessary in 2 other patients. A fifth patient with acquired cardiomyopathy underwent orthotopic heart transplantation.

Conclusions. A detailed two-dimensional echocardiographic examination, along with color flow imaging, should be done to evaluate iatrogenic aortic valve perforation in patients with a new murmur of aortic regurgitation after cardiac operations in proximity to the aortic valve. Precise preoperative diagnosis of this lesion allows optimal surgical planning and treatment.

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