Triangular resection of the anterior leaflet for repair of the mitral valve.
Isolated anterior mitral leaflet prolapse, unlike posterior prolapse, is a difficult lesion to repair and may become a demanding surgical procedure. We report our experience with a technique of a triangular resection of the anterior leaflet to repair isolated segmental anterior leaflet prolapse in 18 patients. This technique simplifies the repair procedure and is a safe and rapid procedure which allows excellent results.
Fasol
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Herz- und Gefaess-Klinik GmbH, Bad Neustadt, Germany. rfasol@heart-surgeon.com
Joubert-Hübner
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D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques