Truly flexible D-shaped autogenous pericardial ring for mitral annuloplasty.
Fashioning and use of a truly flexible D-shaped autogenous pericardial ring for mitral annuloplasty is described. This ring is economical, devoid of problems of prosthetic material, and custom built. It is also adjustable.
Victor
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Heart Institute, Madras, India.
Nayak
V M
VM
D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery*