Publications
Below you can find a list of our published research.
Below you can find a list of our published research.
27 results
Cited 9 times since 2018 (1.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of cardiology, Volume 72, Issue 6, 31 5 2018, Pages 473-479 Long-term results of mitral valve repair for severe mitral regurgitation in asymptomatic patients. Tomšič A, Hiemstra YL, van Hout FMA, van Brakel TJ, Versteegh MIM, Marsan NA, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Background: In asymptomatic patients with severe degenerative mitral valve regurgitation (MR), early surgery is often performed in experienced centers. The patient- and valve-related results and the quality of life after surgery in these patients remain insufficiently explored. Methods: Between 1/2000 and 12/2015, 83 asymptomatic patients (mean age 56.6±12.6 years, 21 female) without any complications related to long-lasting MR underwent early surgery. Follow-up clinical and echocardiographic da... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2018 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Volume 26, Issue 5, 1 1 2018, Pages 783-789 Early and long-term outcomes of mitral valve repair for Barlow's disease: a single-centre 16-year experience. Tomšic A, Hiemstra YL, van der Pas SL, Putter H, Versteegh MIM, van Brakel TJ, Ajmone Marsan N, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Objectives: Following mitral valve repair for Barlow's disease, recurrent mitral regurgitation (MR) is believed to occur frequently and is mainly attributed to disease progression. Methods: Between January 2000 and December 2015, 180 patients (40% women, mean age 58.7 ± 13.5 years) with Barlow's disease underwent mitral valve repair. To provide a longitudinal assessment of mitral valve repair durability, a multistate model for interval-censored observations (4 states: 1, Grade 0/1+ MR;... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2018 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Volume 26, Issue 4, 1 1 2018, Pages 566-572 Outcome reporting for surgical treatment of degenerative mitral valve disease: a systematic review and critical appraisal. Tomšic A, Arabkhani B, Schoones JW, van Brakel TJ, Takkenberg JJM, Palmen M, Klautz RJM
Objectives: Standardized outcome reporting is of critical importance for performance monitoring, improvement of existing techniques and introduction of novel technologies. Whether outcome reporting for surgical treatment of degenerative mitral valve disease complies with the guidelines has not been assessed to date. Methods: A systematic review of PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library was conducted for articles published between 1 January 2009 and 7 March 2016. Inclusion criter... Abstract
Cited 4 times since 2018 (0.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Volume 26, Issue 4, 1 1 2018, Pages 610-616 Early and late results of surgical treatment for isolated active native mitral valve infective endocarditis. Tomšic A, Versteegh MIM, Ajmone Marsan N, van Brakel TJ, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Objectives: Native mitral valve infective endocarditis (IE) is a complicated disease with high mortality and morbidity rates. Mitral valve repair (MVRep) is feasible when limited valve destruction is present. However, recurrent valve dysfunction and reintervention are common. Methods: Between January 2000 and March 2016, 83 patients underwent surgery for isolated active native mitral valve IE. We applied an early surgery, MVRep-oriented approach with progressive utilization of patch techniques t... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2018 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Volume 26, Issue 4, 1 1 2018, Pages 559-565 Mitral valve repair in Barlow's disease with bileaflet prolapse: the effect of annular stabilization on functional mitral valve leaflet prolapse. Tomšic A, Hiemstra YL, Bissessar DD, van Brakel TJ, Versteegh MIM, Ajmone Marsan N, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Objectives: Barlow's disease is the most severe form of degenerative mitral valve disease, commonly characterized by bileaflet prolapse. Abnormal mitral annular dynamics is typically present and results in functional prolapse of the mitral leaflets that may be addressed with annular stabilization alone. Methods: Between January 2001 and December 2015, 128 patients with Barlow's disease and bileaflet prolapse underwent valve repair. This included anterior mitral valve leaflet (AMVL) rep... Abstract
Cited 8 times since 2017 (1.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 51, Issue 6, 1 1 2017, Pages 1100-1107 Extensive infective endocarditis of the aortic root and the aortic-mitral continuity: a mitral valve sparing approach†. Tomšic A, Schneider AW, Palmen M, van Brakel TJ, Versteegh MIM, Klautz RJM
Objectives: Severe cases of infective endocarditis (IE) of the aortic valve can cause aortic root destruction and affect the surrounding structures, including the aortic-mitral continuity, the anterior mitral valve leaflet and the roof of the left atrium. Reconstruction after resection of all infected tissue remains challenging. We describe our surgical approach and the mid-term results. Methods: Between January 2004 and December 2015, 35 patients underwent surgery for extensive IE of the aortic... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2016 (0.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS, Volume 2017, 6 1 2016 Optimal surgical mitral valve repair in Barlow's disease: the concept of functional prolapse. Klautz RJ, Tomšič A, Palmen M, van Brakel TJ, Perier P
Barlow's disease presents the most severe form of degenerative mitral valve disease as it normally affects various valvular structures and segments. We discuss the technical aspects of mitral valve repair in this setting. Furthermore, the concept of "functional prolapse" of the mitral valve is discussed as well as recommendations on when to proceed with surgical correction of anterior leaflet prolapse. Abstract