European Journal of Echocardiography Advance Access originally published online on March 20, 2008
European Journal of Echocardiography 2008 9(4):598-599; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen128
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Double orifice mitral valve with dysplastic tricuspid valve and intact interatrial septum: a three-dimensional echocardiographic study
The Cardiothoracic Centre, Liverpool NHS Trust, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescott Street, Liverpool, UK
Received 22 November 2007; accepted after revision 24 February 2008; online publish-ahead-of-print 20 March 2008.
* Corresponding author. Tel: +44 0151 7063488. E-mail address: a.chenzbraun{at}btinternet.com
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Double orifice mitral valve is a rare congenital heart disease. We present a case in which 3D echocardiography helped clarify the underlying anatomy. The need exists for more extensive use of this technique to allow for surgical and pathological confirmation.
Keywords: 3D echocardiography; Double orifice mitral valve; Congenital heart disease