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Fully Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair with Percutaneous Cannulation of Groin Vessels
Published on: May 26, 2023
Reinforced edge-to-edge commissural closure with mitral valvuloplasty
Kazuhiko Higuchi1, Kenzi Koseni, Hirotaka Inaba
1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Asahi General Hospital, Chiba, Japan. higux@blue.ocn.ne.jp
Abstract:
A variety of techniques has been used to repair prolapse of the commissure of the mitral valve. However, the application of these techniques may be technically challenging. A simple edge-to-edge suture approximation of anterior and posterior mitral leaflets is an effective way of restoring mitral valve competence. We use this technique with "spaghetti" for reinforcement, and annuloplasty for repair of the prolapse. We have recognized it to be a simple, durable, and reproducible technique for repair of prolapse of the mitral valve commissure.
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