Papillary Muscle Tugging Approximation for Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Publication date: Available online 11 January 2019Source: The Annals of Thoracic SurgeryAuthor(s): Yoshiro Matsui, Yasushige Shingu, Satoru Wakasa, Tomonori Ooka, Suguru KubotaAbstractThe surgical approach is challenging for patients with severe functional mitral regurgitation with non-ischemic/ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy who are unsuitable for heart transplantation or ventricular assist device implantation. We developed a new surgical treatment named papillary muscle tugging approximation combined with mitral valve replacement. This technique is safe and feasible with excellent mid-term outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research