Impact of Failed Mitral Clipping on Subsequent Mitral Valve Operations [1]
The outcomes of failed mitral clipping were evaluated in 19 pts. Surgical risk score increased significantly between the time of clipping and subsequent remedial surgery. Severe valve tissue damage as a result of clip application was evident in most patients. Valve repair was possible in 83% of pts who had a single clip, whereas only 23% of patients with more than one clip could have valve repair. One year survival was 68%.
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Annals of Thoracic Surgery