Annuloplasty ring removal from patients with hemolysis after mitral valve repair

J Card Surg. 2010 Nov;25(6):683-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01134.x. Epub 2010 Oct 11.

Abstract

We present a case of severe hemolysis following a mitral valve repair, which was successfully treated by removing the annuloplasty ring. The etiology of the hemolysis appeared to be a small regurgitant jet at the level of the annuloplasty ring.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Hemolysis*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Mitral Valve Annuloplasty*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Failure / etiology*
  • Treatment Outcome