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A Rare Case of Hemolytic Anemia in a Pediatric Patient Due to Ring Dehiscence After Mitral Valve Repair: Utility of Real-Time Three-Dimensional Imaging and Management

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A rare case of hemolytic anemia in a 3-year-old child due to mitral valve ring dehiscence is described. The dehiscence of mitral valve ring was diagnosed utilizing real-time three-dimensional echocardiography. The patient subsequently underwent reoperation with successful resolution of hemolysis after replacement of the ring.

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  1. Driscoll Children’s Heart Center, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, 3533 South Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411, USA

    U. Gupta, G. Valencia, M. S. Khan & M. Morales

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Gupta, U., Valencia, G., Khan, M.S. et al. A Rare Case of Hemolytic Anemia in a Pediatric Patient Due to Ring Dehiscence After Mitral Valve Repair: Utility of Real-Time Three-Dimensional Imaging and Management. Pediatr Cardiol 35, 180–182 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-013-0787-0

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