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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006;29:843-844
© 2006 Elsevier Science NL

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Neo-chordae length adjustment in mitral valve repair

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Turkey

Received 27 September 2005; received in revised form 16 January 2006; accepted 30 January 2006.

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Appropriate length adjustment of neo-chordae using PTFE sutures for mitral valve repair in degenerative valve disease has a crucial impact on both early and late outcomes of the repair. Herein we describe an adjuvant approach to facilitate the length adjustment.

Key Words: Neo-chordae • Length adjustment

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