[Repeat Mitral Valve Repair]

Kyobu Geka. 2021 Sep;74(10):752-757.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The keys to successful repeat mitral valve repair are careful selection of eligible patients and the use of high-quality surgical techniques. Regarding patient selection, patients with soft leaflet tissue, redundant rough-zone areas, and posterior mitral leaflet regions are good candidates for repeat repair. Autologous pericardial patch reinforcement for sutured dehiscence line, triangular resection for residual excess tissue, and sophisticated neo-chord reconstruction are high-quality techniques that increase the durability of repeat repair.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / surgery
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency* / surgery
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse*
  • Treatment Outcome