Intracardiac calipers for artificial chordae replacement in mitral valve repair.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19101333.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.05.033.
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Abstract
Length adjustment of artificial chordae is crucial in the outcome of anterior mitral valve repair. Herein, a simple and reproducible method of artificial chordal replacement using polytetrafluoroethylene suture is described. With this technique, the length of the neo-chordae is easily decided and the knot can be tied surely without change in the length using only one instrument.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Chordae Tendineae
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Polytetrafluoroethylene
- Suture Techniques