Parannular Elliptical Posterior Resection: A Low-Impact Reparative Technique for Mitral Valve Prolapse

Conclusions: The parannular elliptical posterior leaflet resection, providing excellent stable midterm results, seems to be a safe alternative method for repair of PML prolapse. It avoids distortion and weakening of annulus and leaflet, and it allows restoring a proper coaptation surface and maintains a satisfactory PML motion.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research