Early period mitral stenosis after mitral annuloplasty: Functional or
real stenosis?
Abstract
Mitral valve repair is the preferred treatment option in primary mitral
valve disease especially degenerative mitral valve disease. Surgical
results are quite successful with appropriate surgical techniques in
suitable patients. But technically, surgery may result in any degree of
narrowing of the orifice of the mitral valve. Also, surgical repair of
rheumatic mitral valve disease is technically more demanding however,
mitral repair is preferred over mechanical valve implantation if
possible. İn this case report we presented the case of functional mitral
stenosis after surgical mitral valve repair and annuloplasty ring
implantation for rheumatic mitral regurgitation. Written and verbal
consents of the patient were obtained prior to this case report.