We describe a simple technique for chordal replacement in mitral valve repair that is easy to perform and reproducible, giving optimal results. The prolapsing part of the leaflet is determined, and the presence of ruptured or elongated chordae is noted.

Aug 8, 2023 · In this article, we describe our approach to neochordal repair of the myxomatous mitral valve based on biomechanical ex vivo and large animal translational research performed by our laboratory.

We present a simple technique for facilitating accurate polytetrafluoroethylene chordal height adjustment in surgical repair of myxomatous mitral valve disease. This approach is based on the annulus as the reference level. The artificial chordae are first fixed to …

Artificial ePTFE neochordae are frequently used to stabilize the flail leaflet, and seldom translocation of the native secondary chordae of the valve to the leaflet free edge is used.

We describe a simple technique involving a novel device called the“Mitral Plate, which enables surgeons ” to automatically determine the correct length of the articial chordae and tie slippery knots without performing exces- sive saline tests. alve repair is commonly regarded as the first surgical option for treating mitral regurgitation.

Aug 23, 2022 · We present a guide for reproducible and accurate neochordae reconstruction based upon transesophageal echocardiographic measurements, which simplifies mitral repair for most patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation and can be used in conventional or minimally invasive approaches.

We present a guide for a reproducible and accurate neochordae reconstruction technique based upon transesophageal echocardiographic measurements. implantation, and neochordae adjustments.

May 6, 2023 · Averaged chordal force tracings over the course of a cardiac cycle from anterior primary (A) and secondary chordae (B) in the anterior valve prolapse model after neochord repair.

Here, simple surgical maneuvers designed to ensure safe and reproducible results of single or multiple chord replacement with PTFE sutures are described. Repair of degenerative mitral insufficiency has extensively been shown to be superior to replacement.

Comparable reduction leaflet flail and regurgitation, and restoration of physiologic leaflet coaptation with the 2 techniques indicate that under acute conditions, use of artificial neochordae or native chordal translocations have similar benefits.