title: A modified chordal transfer technique to treat anterior mitral leaflet prolapse.
abstract: Chordal transfer from the intact posterior mitral leaflet (PML) to the anterior mitral leaflet (AML) is an effective way to correct anterior leaflet prolapse and provides good long-term results. However, it is difficult to determine the accurate segment of the PML which needs to be transferred and the suture point of the leaflets. We describe a modified technique to determine the correct segment that needs to be transferred to effectively correct AMLs with elongated or ruptured chordae. This technique renders performing chordal transfer easier and more accurate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
authors.forename: Fu-En
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Jian-Qun
authors.initials: JQ
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Ji-Yong
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Li-Qun
authors.initials: LQ
authors.lastname: Chi
authors.forename: Ping
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bo
authors.forename: Pei-Qing
authors.initials: PQ
authors.lastname: Dong
mesh_terms: D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques