Improved mitral valve replacement.
We describe a simple, reproducible technique of achieving more normal left ventricular function after mitral valve replacement. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sutures are used as chordae tendineae to restore the integrity between the mechanical valve and papillary muscles and thus the left ventricular wall.
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Kiel, FRG.
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Bernhard
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Sievers
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Nellesen
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Maurer
D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000601:surgery; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013536:Suture Techniques
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene