title: [Surgical technique of leaflet extension in aortic valve regurgitation].
abstract: Detailed procedure of the leaflet extension technique in aortic valve regurgitation is described. The concept of the technique is to create a wide and deep coaptation zone by extending the prolapsed leaflets using glutaraldehyde-preserved autologous pericardium, and by suspending the commissures. The leaflet extension technique is a procedure of choice for aortic valve regurgitation in young patients who need to avoid strict anticoagulation therapy. A careful long-term follow-up is necessary to evaluate the durability of glutaraldehyde-preserved pericardium in aortic position.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
authors.forename: Yuji
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hiramatsu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abe
mesh_terms: D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous