title: Chordal replacement in mitral repair.
abstract: Chordal replacement has been a tool in mitral repair for two decades and is a particularly suitable option for the treatment of anterior mitral leaflet (AML) prolapse. Chordal replacement has also become an alternative to more conventional techniques in posterior leaflet prolapse. It has proven to be safe and durable, and the mid- to long-term results in AML repair are approaching those achieved by conventional repair of the posterior leaflet.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Saarland, Homburg/Saar, Germany.
authors.forename: Hans-Joachim
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Schäfers
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Langer
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kunihara