Why the study?
Does posterior leaflet preservation prevent posterior ventricular rupture in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement?
Population
2,560 patients who underwent mitral valve replacement operation
Comparison
Posterior leaflet preservation during mitral… vs Resection of posterior leaflet during mitral…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support posterior leaflet preservation during mitral valve replacement in older or reoperative patients; leaves open need for prospective validation.
Does posterior leaflet preservation prevent posterior ventricular rupture in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement?
Preservation of the posterior leaflet during mitral valve replacement significantly reduces the risk of fatal posterior ventricular rupture, particularly in older patients and those undergoing reoperation.
Deniz et al. (2008) studied this question.