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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006;29:251-252
© 2006 Elsevier Science NL

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Homemade expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene flexible mitral annuloplasty ring

Department of Cardio-vascular and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital La Cavale Blanche, 29609 Brest Cedex, France

Received 19 August 2005; received in revised form 27 October 2005; accepted 1 November 2005.

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A homemade mitral annular prosthesis has been developed using expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene material. It is safe in that it avoids the risk of prosthesis wrinkle when stitches are tied. Simultaneously, it is strong enough to prevent future stretching and rupture. This device has been implanted in 60 patients with good and stable results at 42 months of follow-up. Our flexible mitral annular prosthesis is cost-effective and easily available in developing countries.

Key Words: Mitral valve repair • Mitral annular prosthesis

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