Simple and easy method for chordal reconstruction during mitral valve repair.
We describe a simple reproducible method for chordal replacement using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene sutures during a mitral valve repair. With this technique, fine length adjustments of the new chordae are easy to make and it is possible to tie the two ends of the suture securely without slippage.
Shudo
Yasuhiro
Y
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Japan Labour Health and Welfare Organization, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
Taniguchi
Kazuhiro
K
Takahashi
Toshiki
T
Matsue
Hajime
H
D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene