Cusp Prolapse Repair in Trileaflet Aortic Valves: Free Margin Plication and Free Margin Resuspension Techniques

Cusp plication or resuspension are efficient and durable techniques to correct cusp prolapse in the trileaflet AV. Plication is typically the first choice because of its ease of use and lower risk of overcorrection; however, free margin resuspension is useful in specific situations.