The "hybrid flip-over" technique for anterior leaflet prolapse repair.

Mesana, Thierry G; Ibrahim, Moheb; Kulik, Alexander; Ruel, Marc; Dover, Karen; Nicholson, Donna; Hynes, Mark · Ann Thorac Surg · 2007

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Abstract

Repair of the anterior mitral leaflet or bi-leaflet prolapse is technically more demanding than repair of the posterior mitral leaflet. Although several techniques have been proposed for the repair of anterior mitral leaflet prolapse during bi-leaflet repair, practical challenges remain, including the determination of the appropriate length for artificial chords. Herein we describe a novel and reproducible technique for bi-leaflet mitral valve repair, including those with extensive anterior mitral leaflet prolapse.

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