Implantation of Gore-Tex Chordae on Aortic Valve Leaflet to Treat Prolapse Using “The Chordae Technique”: Surgical Aspects and Clinical Results

In patients with aortic valve regurgitation and cusp prolapse, functional aortic annulus stabilization and the use of the central chordae allows the correction of cusp prolapse and stabilizes the valve repair at follow-up, avoiding a repeat prolapse. We believe that this approach might represent a valuable and safe technique although long-term follow-up is mandatory.