Long-term histologic features of synthetic chordal replacement for mitral valve repair: a case report

Cardiovasc Pathol. 2001 Mar-Apr;10(2):87-9. doi: 10.1016/s1054-8807(01)00061-8.

Abstract

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) sutures have been used with increasing frequency to replace chordae tendineae in mitral valves prolapsing because of myxoid change. A case is reported where fibrosis and calcification of the endocardial overgrowth covering the synthetic chordae led to severe mitral regurgitation 7 years after plastic repair and required mechanical prosthetic valve implantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Chordae Tendineae / pathology
  • Chordae Tendineae / surgery*
  • Fibrosis / pathology
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / pathology
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / pathology
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / pathology
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / surgery*
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Reoperation
  • Sutures

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene