A Simple Technique for Preparation of Artificial Chordal Loops With a Strip of Paper

作者:Gan, Changping*; Li, Yang; Wu, Zhong
来源:Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2015, 99(3): 1090-1091.
DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.09.088

摘要

Artificial chordal replacement with polytetrafluoroethylene suture lines is a well-accepted technique for mitral valve repair. This report presents a method of making chordal loops of the desired length using a strip of paper. This technique uses a simple, cost-free, and easily obtained material-a strip of paper-to prepare artificial chordal loops with its advantages.

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