Technique for chordae replacement in mitral valve repair.

Punjabi, Prakash P; Chan, K M John · Ann Thorac Surg · 2012

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

We describe a simple technique for implantation of neochordae in degenerative mitral regurgitation with elongated or ruptured chords. We have successfully performed 102 mitral valve repairs using this technique and achieved mitral valve competency with no more than trace regurgitation. The technique is easy to perform and reproducible.

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