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Quadrangular leaflet resection and chordal replacement offer similar midterm outcomes for posterior mitral leaflet prolapse repair. Dilated left ventricular end-systolic diameter is a risk factor for recurrent mitral regurgitation.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Valve Repair
  • Mitral Valve Disease

Background:

  • Degenerative posterior mitral leaflet (PML) prolapse is a common cause of mitral regurgitation (MR).
  • Surgical repair aims to restore normal valve function and prevent recurrent MR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Compare midterm outcomes of quadrangular leaflet resection versus chordal replacement for degenerative PML prolapse.
  • Identify risk factors for recurrent severe MR after mitral valve repair.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 317 patients undergoing mitral valve repair for degenerative PML prolapse (2012-2018).
  • Comparison of 74 patients (quadrangular resection) and 243 patients (chordal replacement) using propensity score-matched analysis.
  • Multivariate Cox regression to identify risk factors for recurrent severe MR.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in freedom from recurrent severe MR at 82 months between resection and chordal replacement groups (95.2% vs. 88.5%, P=0.170 in matched cohort).
  • Dilated left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD >40 mm) was an independent risk factor for recurrent severe MR (HR: 3.17, P=0.020).
  • Surgical technique was not a significant risk factor for recurrent MR.

Conclusions:

  • Chordal replacement provides satisfactory midterm outcomes comparable to quadrangular resection for degenerative PML prolapse.
  • Chordal replacement is a viable option, particularly for minimally invasive approaches.
  • Patients with dilated LVESD are at higher risk for recurrent severe MR, necessitating careful consideration of surgical strategy.