Posterior leaflet extension with an autologous pericardial patch in rheumatic mitral insufficiency.

Ann Thorac Surg

Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Service de Chirurgie Cardiovasculaire, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France.

Published: September 2007

We describe our technique of posterior leaflet extension with an autologous pericardial patch in patients suffering from rheumatic mitral regurgitation. Several simple rules have allowed us to achieve satisfying long-term results.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.12.058DOI Listing

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