3-Dimensional Images of Mitral Annulus Perforation: An Alien's Mouth.

ABSTRACT: In this clinical vignette, we describe a case of a patient with windsock-like posterior mitral annulus perforation at the site of annular calcification caused by infective endocarditis. Three-dimensional transesophageal images of the perforation resembling an "alien's mouth" are very striking for how 3-dimensional imaging can improve visualization of anatomy of the heart. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Cagli K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9685358 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature