Key result
A second closed mitral valvotomy for recurrent mitral stenosis resulted in an operative mortality of 10.4% and a late mortality of 23.8%, with 70.5% of survivors having a good or excellent result.
Why the study?
What are the mortality and clinical outcomes of a second closed mitral valvotomy in patients with recurrent mitral stenosis?
Population
67 patients with recurrent mitral stenosis undergoing a second closed mitral valvotomy
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support repeat closed valvotomy in selected recurrent mitral stenosis; leaves open its role versus percutaneous or surgical alternatives.
Observational (n=67)
No
What are the mortality and clinical outcomes of a second closed mitral valvotomy in patients with recurrent mitral stenosis?
A second closed mitral valvotomy remains a viable option for recurrent mitral stenosis in patients with non-calcified valves, with 70.5% of survivors achieving good or excellent results.
Fraser et al. (1977) conducted an observational in recurrent mitral stenosis (n=67). Second closed mitral valvotomy was evaluated on operative mortality. A second closed mitral valvotomy for recurrent mitral stenosis resulted in an operative mortality of 10.4% and a late mortality of 23.8%, with 70.5% of survivors having a good or excellent result.
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