title: Modified continuous suture technique for mitral valve replacement.
abstract: A modified continuous suture technique for mitral valve replacement is described which retains desirable features of the less expedient interrupted suture technique. An initial experience with this technique in more than 300 patients has encouraged its continued use.
mesh_terms: D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques