title: Simple and easy method for chordal reconstruction during mitral valve repair.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Japan Labour Health and Welfare Organization, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
authors.forename: Yasuhiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shudo
authors.forename: Kazuhiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Taniguchi
authors.forename: Toshiki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.forename: Hajime
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Matsue
mesh_terms: D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene