Posterior leaflet extension with an autologous pericardial patch in rheumatic mitral insufficiency.
We describe our technique of posterior leaflet extension with an autologous pericardial patch in patients suffering from rheumatic mitral regurgitation. Several simple rules have allowed us to achieve satisfying long-term results.
Zegdi
Rachid
R
Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Service de Chirurgie Cardiovasculaire, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France. rzegdi@hotmail.com
Khabbaz
Ziad
Z
Chauvaud
Sylvain
S
Latremouille
Christian
C
Fabiani
Jean-Noël
JN
Deloche
Alain
A
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000637:transplantation*; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000601:surgery*