title: A Standardized Loop Technique for Mitral Valve Repair.
abstract: The loop technique is widely used for mitral valve repair. However, estimation of the correct loops' length remains challenging. We describe a standardized technique with implantation of standardized 15- and 25-mm loops for posterior and anterior mitral prolapses. The number of loops and the site of their implantation are decided after a careful surgical valve analysis. This has shown reliable results in our initial experience in eight patients both, in sternotomy and minimally invasive surgery repairs, but needs further long-term evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Lens Hospital and Ramsay Bois Bernard Private Hospital, Lens, France. Electronic address: ilirhysi@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ilir
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Hysi
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Lens Hospital and Ramsay Bois Bernard Private Hospital, Lens, France.
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Rebet
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Lens Hospital and Ramsay Bois Bernard Private Hospital, Lens, France.
authors.forename: Laurence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gautier
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Lens Hospital and Ramsay Bois Bernard Private Hospital, Lens, France.
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Fabre
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D058386:Mitral Valve Annuloplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D010210:Papillary Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene