Mitral valve replacement using a collar-reinforced mitral prosthesis for severe mitral annular calcification, which secures implantation in both the supra-annular and intra-atrial positions: a case report

Abstract Background Appropriate management of mitral annular calcification associated with mitral valve surgery must be determined on a case-by-case basis. However, an established procedure remains uncertain. Case presentation This report describes a surgical case of severe mitral and aortic valve s...

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Published in:	Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Main Authors:	Atsushi Morishita, Hideyuki Tomioka, Seiichiro Katahira, Takeshi Hoshino, Kazuhiko Hanzawa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-11-01
Subjects:	Mitral annular calcification Mitral valve replacement Mitral prosthesis Supra-annular and intra-atrial position
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02429-5