Anatomic Reconstruction in Degenerative Mitral Valve Bileaflet Prolapse: Long-Term Results

Our results confirm the effectiveness of anatomic reconstruction in the DMVBP. Survival rate after mitral valve repair is identical to that of the general population when surgery is performed in asymptomatic or pauci-symptomatic patients; the identification of this kind of patient is required followed by a therapeutic strategy for early surgery. This management approach in patients with DMVBP leads to optimal long-term results of MV repair.