title: Truly flexible D-shaped autogenous pericardial ring for mitral annuloplasty.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Heart Institute, Madras, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Victor
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Nayak
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery*