title: The adjustable slipknot technique for implanting neochordae in the repair of mitral valve prolapse.
abstract: The adjustable slipknot technique is a novel procedure for implanting neochordae. The neochorda acts like a lasso. The procedure facilitates accurate assessment of the length of the neochordae. We performed repairs for 30 of 31 (97.7%) patients using this technique. Less than mild residual regurgitation was observed in all patients at hospital discharge.
authors.forename: Mitsuhiro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yano
authors.forename: Masakazu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matsuyama
authors.forename: Masanori
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nishimura
authors.forename: Katsuya
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kawagoe
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome