Transesophageal echocardiographic monitoring of critical left ventricular outflow tract obstruction following mitral xenograft replacement--a case report

Acta Anaesthesiol Sin. 2002 Jun;40(2):81-4.

Abstract

Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) is a critical complication after mitral bioprosthesis. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) monitoring enables early diagnosis and guides prompt subsequent treatment. Here we report a case of mitral heart disease who developed critical LVOTO following mitral xenograft replacement. The values of intraoperative TEE in the disclosure of the LVOTO and its facilitation of successful management are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bioprosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / etiology