Most case series reported are from countries outside of North America where rheumatic fever is still a serious health concern. Options for treating mitral valve disease in children with surgery include mitral valve repair or replacement. Most pediatric cardiac surgeons try mitral valve repair first, if at all possible, to minimize the risks of life long anticoagulation in children. That's the summary of the information I found. I hope you find this information useful.
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