Vol 19, No 1 (2012)
Images in Cardiology
Published online: 2012-02-02
Anterior mitral leaflet perforation identified by real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
Cardiol J 2012;19(1):89-91.
Abstract
With its unique en face view, real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
has been reported to be more precise than conventional two-dimensional studies in evaluating
mitral regurgitation etiology, and can locate diseased segments correctly. We present a case
with severe mitral regurgitation due to anterior mitral leaflet perforation. Intraoperative real
time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography demonstrated its value in diagnosis
and surgical planning for this perforation, which had not been identified preoperatively. This
technique should be applied more widely for dedicated mitral valve assessment in clinical
practice. (Cardiol J 2012; 19, 1: 89–91)
Keywords: RT-3D TEEmitral valvemitral regurgitationendocarditis