Abstract
We describe a new type of mitral annuloplasty ring designed for use in the massively dilated mitral annulus. The ring can be fabricated at the operating table from a 4-mm Gore-Tex graft and umbilical tape and can be adapted in size to fit a mitral annulus of any diameter.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 695-696 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine