Surgical repair for mitral valve disease.
The concept of mitral valve repair is discussed emphasizing the basic knowledge on which it relies. Analysis of the valve disease, characterization of valvular dysfunction and surgical techniques adapted to the most frequent valvular dysfunctions are discussed and illustrated.
Radermecker
M A
MA
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, CHU Liège, Belgium.
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*