Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mitral valve repair surgery success in two small dogs
By Lee, Won-Jong et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2022·Department of Veterinary Surgery, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful mitral repair in dogs by mitral annuloplasty using Hegar dilator: two case reports.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Chihuahua and a 12-year-old Poodle were both diagnosed with mitral regurgitation, a common heart problem in small dogs that can cause coughing and difficulty breathing. They underwent mitral repair surgery, which involved using a special tool called a Hegar dilator to help fix the heart valve. After the surgery, both dogs showed significant improvement, with their heart issues nearly resolved. Their treatment was successfully stopped three months later, indicating a positive outcome from the procedure.
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Abstract
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the most common heart disease in small-breed dogs. Mitral repair, which comprise artificial chorda tendineae implantation and mitral annuloplasty, has become the mainstay of treatment in the veterinary field. We report on two small dogs who underwent mitral repair surgery for MR. A Hegar dilator was used during mitral annuloplasty for accurate and reproducible surgery. In both cases, mitral regurgitant flow almost disappeared after surgery, and clinical signs improved. The treatment regimen was terminated 3 months after the surgery. We concluded that using a Hegar dilator may facilitate mitral valve repair surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34841749/