title: A modified needle holder for mitral valve surgery.
abstract: Maneuvers to improve access during difficult mitral valve surgery such as excessive traction on the mitral annulus, retraction and inversion are attended with increased risk of serious complications. A needle holder has been designed to facilitate the placement of sutures during mitral valve or other intracardiac procedures where access is difficult.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Dimitri
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D009339:Needles; D013525:Surgical Instruments