Papillary Muscle Tugging Approximation for Functional Mitral Regurgitation.

Matsui, Yoshiro; Shingu, Yasushige; Wakasa, Satoru; Ooka, Tomonori; Kubota, Suguru · Ann Thorac Surg · 2019

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Abstract

The surgical approach is challenging for patients with severe functional mitral regurgitation with nonischemic/ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy who are unsuitable for heart transplantation or ventricular assist device implantation. We developed a new surgical treatment named papillary muscle tugging approximation combined with mitral valve replacement. This technique is safe and feasible, with excellent midterm outcomes.

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