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Title:

Initial Experience With a New Mitral Ring Designed to Simplify Length Determination of Neochords.

Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Prinzing, Anatol; Bleiziffer, Sabine; Krane, Markus; Lange, Ruediger
Abstract:
Artificial chord implantation has become one of the most applied techniques for mitral valve repair (MVR). Many techniques have been described, with the goal of optimizing neochord implantation. A new annuloplasty device designed to simplify the determination of the appropriate neochord length has been recently introduced. We describe our initial experience with this new device.The semirigid device is equipped with removable loops on the posterior aspect of the ring. Neochords are tied to the lo...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2018
Journal volume:
105
Journal issue:
6
Pages contribution:
1784-1789
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.12.030
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29408404
Print-ISSN:
0003-4975
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange)
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