Leaflet folding plasty combined with annular plication for mitral valve repair

Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Mar;77(3):1103-4. doi: 10.1016/S0003-4975(03)01256-6.

Abstract

We describe a new technique of mitral valve repair based on two reconstructive techniques: (1) the folding leaflet method, and (2) the classic annular plication. This combination appears to be useful in cases with a large prolapsing posterior mitral leaflet with excessive leaflet height or in cases with commissural prolapse involving both the anterior and posterior leaflets.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / surgery