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MV repair or replaced

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Question:

I am not sure if this description is valvuloplasy (33426) or replacement of mitral valve (33430). What are the key words to look for to figure this out? Is it the fact that a ring was used or pledgeted sutures?

"Dome of left atrium was opened, and mitral valve was inspected. Annular dilation was confirmed. Anterior leaflet was resected. Annular pledgeted sutures were placed, and posterior leaflet was preserved. Valve was sized to a 27 mm magna mitral. Sutures were brought through ring, and valve was lowered into place."

Question ID : 17583
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