Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2016 Feb;49(1):70-72. 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.1.70.

Single-Suture Neochorda-Folding Plasty for Mitral Regurgitation

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  • 1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Korea. jehg7332@gmail.com

Abstract

The single-suture neochorda-folding plasty technique is a modification of existing mitral valve repair techniques. In the authors' experience, its simplicity, reliability, and versatility make it a useful technique for mitral valve repair, especially when a minimally invasive approach is used.

Keyword

Mitral regurgitation; Repair; Minimally invasive

MeSH Terms

Mitral Valve
Mitral Valve Insufficiency*
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