Why the study?
Does restenosis of the mitral valve occur after surgical intervention?
Does restenosis of the mitral valve occur after surgical intervention?
True restenosis of the mitral valve after complete commissural division is rare, highlighting the importance of adequate initial surgical technique.
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Complete commissural division may minimize mitral restenosis; leaves open durability versus modern interventions.
John Belcher (1958) studied this question.
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