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After mitral valve repair , i still have a little amount of leakage , i thought the repair was done to eliminate all leakage, is this normal?

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Dr. Gerald Neuberg answered

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Sounds ok: Slight leakage may be very acceptable and not dangerous. Your docs will monitor and explain.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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Dr. Christopher Kwon answered

Depends.: Ideally, after repair their should be no leakage, but depending on the goal of the procedure and the patient, trace to mild residual leakage may be acceptable.

Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

After mitral valve repair , i still have a little amount of leakage , i thought the repair was done to eliminate all leakage, is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gerald Neuberg answered

Dr Werner agreed

Dr. Christopher Kwon answered

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