Politetrafluorene suture used as artificial mitral chord: mechanical properties and surgical implications.
CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion the use of PTFE as an artificial chordae may represent a valid choice in case of insertion of artificial chordae with extra anatomic length.
PMID: 28920636 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Caimmi PP, Sabbatini M, Fusaro L, Cannas M Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research
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