Posterior leaflet extension with an autologous pericardial patch in rheumatic mitral insufficiency.

Zegdi, Rachid; Khabbaz, Ziad; Chauvaud, Sylvain; Latremouille, Christian; Fabiani, Jean-Noël; Deloche, Alain · Ann Thorac Surg · 2007

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Abstract

We describe our technique of posterior leaflet extension with an autologous pericardial patch in patients suffering from rheumatic mitral regurgitation. Several simple rules have allowed us to achieve satisfying long-term results.

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