Double leaflet technique for mitral regurgitation with the small or tethered posterior leaflet

Author(s):  
Minoru Tabata ◽  
Hayato Morimura ◽  
Hiroshi Nakanaga
2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-209
Author(s):  
Anil Ozen ◽  
Ertekin Utku Unal ◽  
Hamdi Mehmet Ozbek ◽  
Gorkem Yigit ◽  
Hakki Zafer Iscan

Determining the optimal length of artificial chordae tendineae and then effectively securing them is a major challenge in mitral valve repair. Our technique for measuring and stabilizing neochordae involves tying a polypropylene suture loop onto the annuloplasty ring. We used this method in 4 patients who had moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation from degenerative posterior leaflet (P2) prolapse and flail chordae. Results of intraoperative saline tests and postoperative transesophageal echocardiography revealed only mild insufficiency. One month postoperatively, echocardiograms showed trivial regurgitation in all 4 patients. We think that this simple, precise method for adjusting and stabilizing artificial chordae will be advantageous in mitral valve repair.


Author(s):  
J. Daniel Robb ◽  
Masahito Minakawa ◽  
Kevin J. Koomalsingh ◽  
Takashi Shuto ◽  
Arminder S. Jassar ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 413-415
Author(s):  
Tohru Asai

Degenerative mitral regurgitation due to posterior leaflet prolapse is often associated with tissue redundancy in the leaflet height and free margin of the prolapsing segment. The butterfly technique has been introduced for focal resection to precisely control the leaflet height without annular plication. This technique is indicated for a high prolapsing leaflet, greater than 20 mm. With intraoperative measurement of leaflet heights and ink dot marking as a depth indicator, the butterfly technique can be safely performed in most high posterior leaflet prolapse cases, without increasing the risk of systolic anterior motion.


2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 567-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoko Ikeda ◽  
Hiroki Yamaguchi ◽  
Masami Takagaki ◽  
Shinichi Mitsuyama ◽  
Mio Ebato ◽  
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