Mitral valve repair with patch augmentation for atrial functional mitral regurgitation complicated with giant left atrium.
Yoshito SakonYosuke TakahashiHiromichi FujiiAkimasa MorisakiKenta NishiyaKokoro YamaneNoriaki KishimotoTakumi KawaseTakashi MurakamiToshihiko ShibataPublished in: General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2022)
Pericardial patch augmentation in atrial functional mitral regurgitation leads to good survival and mitral regurgitation recurrence-free rates. Steady anticoagulation and the use of larger patches would be necessary to reduce thrombotic complications and recurrent MR.