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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-6-30
pubmed:abstractText
The technique of tricuspid valve repair for tricuspid regurgitation has been used effectively since 1961. The first publication of the method appeared in 1965 in the Annals of Surgery. The procedure has changed little since that time and has afforded excellent long-term results. The procedure consists of excluding the annulus of the posterior leaflet of the tricuspid valve. The technique is simple, fast, hemodynamically effective, and durable. It carries no risk of heart block because the posterior leaflet annulus is far from the conduction system. An inferior caval snare may produce inadequate drainage with resulting increased back pressure on the liver leading to hepatocellular necrosis and lethal postoperative liver dysfunction in 3 to 5 days. Therefore, an inferior caval snare is never used when repairing or replacing the tricuspid valve for acquired or rheumatic heart disease. Morbidity and mortality are also decreased by restricting fluids in the postoperative period.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0003-4975
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
53
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1132-3
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Surgical treatment of tricuspid regurgitation.
pubmed:affiliation
Heart Institute, Hospital of the Good Samaritan, Los Angeles, California.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Historical Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't