title: Morphological and functional reconstruction of the mitral valve: a new annuloplastic procedure.
abstract: A new method of semi-frame mitral annuloplasty is presented. The advantages of this technique are discussed in the following case reports. Although only a few selective cases were available for application of this procedure, it appears suitable for correction of mitral insufficiency.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Erk