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Mitral regurgitation detected during the intraoperative period after atrial septal defect closure: a case report.

Joo Hyun JunMin-Kyung KangJoon-Sang HyeonEunha ChoiYoungrok KimKi Seok KimMi Hwa ChungIn-Jung Jun
Published in: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery (2019)
Intraoperative MR aggravation is a rare complication following ASD closure. The possibility of MR aggravation should be evaluated in all ASD patients prior to surgery. This case highlights the importance of mitral leaflet examination after ASD closure for early detection of MR.
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