Anterior leaflet resection of the mitral valve.
Triangular resection is a reconstructive option for treatment of anterior leaflet mitral disease with segmental prolapse. In our experience, it is a safe and reproducible technique, associated with low rates of recurrent MR or need for reoperation, as well as decreased likelihood for systolic anterior motion after mitral repair. We review our experience with this technique over a 25-year experience with mitral valve reconstruction.
Saunders
Paul C
PC
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, 530 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
Grossi
Eugene A
EA
Schwartz
Charles F
CF
Grau
Juan B
JB
Ribakove
Greg H
GH
Culliford
Alfred T
AT
Applebaum
Robert M
RM
Galloway
Aubrey C
AC
Colvin
Steven B
SB
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