Author/Authors :
Meel, Ruchika Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Cardiology - Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa , Ngutshane, Bongane Department of General Surgery - Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Charlotte Maxeke Hospital - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa , Gonçalves, Ricardo Olivedale Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa , Mogaladi, Shungu Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Cardiology - Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Abstract :
A 25-year-old male presented after a motor vehicle accident with tricuspid valve (TV) regurgitation, due to a flail TV secondary to
papillary muscle rupture. We highlight the importance of three-dimensional echocardiographic imaging of the tricuspid valve and
its utility in aiding a successful surgical repair.
