학술논문
Choosing the "Best" surgical techniques for mitral valve repair: Lessons from the literature.
Document Type
Journal Article
Source
Subject
*MITRAL valve
*OPERATIVE surgery
*MITRAL valve insufficiency
*DEGENERATION (Pathology)
*PERCUTANEOUS balloon valvuloplasty
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Language
ISSN
0886-0440
Abstract
Mitral valve (MV) repair is the procedure of choice to correct mitral regurgitation caused by degenerative MV disease, due to its well-documented superiority over MV replacement. Repair of the MV is feasible in more than 95% of such patients and restores valve function and preserve ventricular function. Surgeons choose from a wide variety of mitral repair techniques, with the ultimate procedure based upon the pathology and the particular surgeon's personal preference. As a result, there is considerable controversy concerning choice of repair techniques and prostheses (ie, annuloplasty device). This targeted review of available data concerning repair of the degenerative valve will inform surgeon decision-making in MV repair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]