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Using a double-plicated posterior leaflet as an anchor for mitral valve replacement: a case of mitral annular calcification

Authors: Shinichi Taguchi, Tatsuru Niibori, Ichiro Hayashi, Hirofumi Kasahara, Ryohei Yozu

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

We present a 62-year-old man with mitral regurgitation whose posterior annulus had severe calcification. Mitral valve replacement was performed by anchoring the cuff on a double-plicated posterior leaflet, and reinforcing with an equine pericardium. The patient is doing well 13 years after surgery with echocardiography showing no problems.

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Title: Using a double-plicated posterior leaflet as an anchor for mitral valve replacement: a case of mitral annular calcification
Authors: Shinichi Taguchi
Tatsuru Niibori
Ichiro Hayashi
Hirofumi Kasahara
Ryohei Yozu
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-8-58

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Using a double-plicated posterior leaflet as an anchor for mitral valve replacement: a case of mitral annular calcification

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