Three-dimensional echocardiography enhances diagnostic accuracy of supramitral ring

Echocardiography. 2015 Jun;32(6):1048-50. doi: 10.1111/echo.12867. Epub 2014 Dec 12.

Abstract

Real time three-dimensional echocardiography (RT3DE) allows for accurate morphological characterization of congenital heart disease and complements two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography. Accurate evaluation of the mitral valve and supramitral ring prior to surgery aids the surgeon in successful resection of the ring and repair of associated mitral valve abnormalities. We report a case of congenital mitral valve stenosis from a supramitral ring in a young child using real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography.

Keywords: congenital heart disease; mitral stenosis; three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Computer Systems
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve / abnormalities*
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / congenital*
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*