title: Linear segmental annuloplasty for mitral valve repair.
abstract: A method of posterior mitral annulus remodeling is presented. The posterior annulus is divided into three segments, each segment encircled by a suture that is passed in a tourniquet. Coaptation of the leaflets can be achieved by tightening the tourniquets while the ventricle is being filled. This technique is simple and quick, avoids the use of foreign material, and requires less expertise and judgment than traditional annuloplasties.
authors.affiliation: Divisione Cardiochirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu, Ospedale S. Michele, Cagliari, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ricchi
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ortu
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Cirio
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Falchi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lixi
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Martelli
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques