| Literature DB >> 19101333 |
Atsuo Doi1, Hiroshi Iida, Toru Sunazawa.
Abstract
Length adjustment of artificial chordae is crucial in the outcome of anterior mitral valve repair. Herein, a simple and reproducible method of artificial chordal replacement using polytetrafluoroethylene suture is described. With this technique, the length of the neo-chordae is easily decided and the knot can be tied surely without change in the length using only one instrument.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19101333 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.05.033
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330