Iatrogenic aortic regurgitation following primary closure of ventricular septal defect: Role of transesophageal echocardiography
Iatrogenic valvular regurgitation following cardiac surgery has been reported as a result of leaflet perforation or entrapment.Due to its central location, the aortic valve is alarecre.com one of the most vulnerable structures for iatrogenic injuries.Proper assessment of the aortic valve by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) should be done afte