The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  2016;49(1):70-72

doi:10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.1.70

Single-Suture Neochorda-Folding Plasty for Mitral Regurgitation.

Jong Myung PARK 1 ; Hyung Gon JE ; Sang Kwon LEE

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Keywords

Mitral regurgitation; Repair; Minimally invasive

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

The single-suture neochorda-folding plasty technique is a modification of existing mitral valve repair techniques. In the authors' experience, its simplicity, reliability, and versatility make it a useful technique for mitral valve repair, especially when a minimally invasive approach is used.