A modified needle holder for mitral valve surgery.
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.
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D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D009339:Needles; D013525:Surgical Instruments