Publications by authors named "Deborah M Paul"
Background: Surgical repair of functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR) is an increasingly common practice, but annuloplasty suture dehiscence remains a significant problem. Quantitative and mechanistic understanding of annular suture holding strength can support more effective techniques for tricuspid valve device anchoring.
Methods: Suture holding strength of ovine tricuspid annuli (n = 15) was quantified ex vivo by pullout testing at 12 positions around their circumference.
Background: Annuloplasty ring dehiscence is a well described mode of mitral valve repair failure. Defining the mechanisms underlying dehiscence may facilitate its prevention.
Methods: Factors that govern suture dehiscence were examined with an ovine model.