Entanglement of sutures with struts of mitral bioprosthesis: how to prevent it.
A simple device created to prevent the entanglement of sutures with the struts of a bioprosthesis in the mitral position is presented. The technique appears to be effective, safe for the valve cusps, and easy to employ.
D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques