A simple technique for preparation of artificial chordal loops with a strip of paper.
Artificial chordal replacement with polytetrafluoroethylene suture lines is a well-accepted technique for mitral valve repair. This report presents a method of making chordal loops of the desired length using a strip of paper. This technique uses a simple, cost-free, and easily obtained material--a strip of paper--to prepare artificial chordal loops with its advantages.
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China.
Changping
C
Gan
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China.
Yang
Y
Li
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China. Electronic address: wuzhong71@163.com.
Zhong
Z
Wu
D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*