Why the study?
Does chordal replacement with polytetrafluoroethylene suture safely and effectively improve mitral regurgitation and functional class in patients undergoing mitral valve repair?
Does chordal replacement with polytetrafluoroethylene suture safely and effectively improve mitral regurgitation and functional class in patients undergoing mitral valve repair?
Chordal replacement with polytetrafluoroethylene suture during mitral valve repair is safe and effectively reduces mitral regurgitation with excellent midterm functional outcomes.
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PTFE chordal replacement may be feasible in mitral repair; leaves open need for controlled trials to confirm durability and generalizability.
Chotivatanapong et al. (2001) studied this question.
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