title: Rupture of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene neochordae used for mitral valve repair: does size matter?
authors.affiliation: Centre of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital and Medical School, Coimbra, Portugal.
authors.forename: Manuel J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Antunes
authors.affiliation: Centre of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital and Medical School, Coimbra, Portugal.
authors.forename: Gonçalo F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Coutinho
mesh_terms: D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene