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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Mitral Valve Repair

Background:

  • Myxomatous degeneration of the anterior mitral leaflet presents treatment challenges, particularly with chordal replacement.
  • Triangular resection is an effective method for addressing redundant prolapsed lesions in the mitral valve.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel marking stitch technique for optimizing surgical outcomes in mitral valve repair.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of triangular resection for myxomatous extensive anterior mitral leaflet prolapse.

Main Methods:

  • A marking stitch was developed to precisely determine the resection range for triangular resection.
  • Twenty-four patients with myxomatous extensive anterior leaflet prolapse underwent the procedure between 2004 and 2024.
  • A leakage test was performed before triangular resection and annuloplasty ring implantation.

Main Results:

  • All 24 patients achieved successful mitral valve repair.
  • One patient required re-repair after 8 years due to recurrent mitral regurgitation (Barlow disease).
  • The remaining 23 patients experienced no mitral regurgitation greater than mild, with 1-21 year follow-up indicating sustained health.

Conclusions:

  • Triangular resection is a highly effective surgical repair for myxomatous extensive anterior mitral prolapse.
  • The developed marking stitch technique aids in optimizing the cut range, contributing to successful outcomes.