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Surgical mitral valve replacement was successfully performed with good postoperative outcomes in two elderly patients who developed severe residual mitral regurgitation due to single leaflet device attachment after failed MitraClip implantation.
Case Report (n=2)
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Surgical mitral valve replacement is a viable and necessary option for patients with severe residual MR due to single leaflet device attachment after failed MitraClip implantation, though optimal timing and careful echocardiographic follow-up are required.
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Supports surgical bailout after failed MitraClip; leaves open optimal timing and selection criteria.
Komagamine et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Severe functional mitral regurgitation with failed MitraClip (n=2). Surgical mitral valve replacement was evaluated. Surgical mitral valve replacement was successfully performed with good postoperative outcomes in two elderly patients who developed severe residual mitral regurgitation due to single leaflet device attachment after failed MitraClip implantation.
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