The "hybrid flip-over" technique for anterior leaflet prolapse repair.
Repair of the anterior mitral leaflet or bi-leaflet prolapse is technically more demanding than repair of the posterior mitral leaflet. Although several techniques have been proposed for the repair of anterior mitral leaflet prolapse during bi-leaflet repair, practical challenges remain, including the determination of the appropriate length for artificial chords. Herein we describe a novel and reproducible technique for bi-leaflet mitral valve repair, including those with extensive anterior mitral leaflet prolapse.
Mesana
Thierry G
TG
Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. tmesana@ottawaheart.ca
Ibrahim
Moheb
M
Kulik
Alexander
A
Ruel
Marc
M
Dover
Karen
K
Nicholson
Donna
D
Hynes
Mark
M
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*