Left atrial dissection : An unique complication of mitral valve surgery

Abstract Background : Left atrial dissection is an unique but an extremely rare complication associated with cardiac surgery especially mitral valve surgery. Case Presentation : Here we presented a case report of a 76-year old lady who had mitral valve surgery complicated with left atrial dissection managed surgically. Interestingly, we proposed a new classification of left atrial dissection which could guide the surgeon in the management of this complication. Conclusions: left atrial dissection might be a lethal complication associated with mitral surgery and can be managed surgically and non surgically depending on the clinical courser and haemodynamic state. The new proposal can help the surgeons to put the management plan.