| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945275 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The merits of mitral valve repair using posterior autologous pericardial annuloplasty are attractive. However, its use should be limited in selected patients with isolated posterior leaflet disease, nonenlarged atria, and non-high fractional shortening to maintain the durability of the mitral valve repair.
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Authors
Seiji MD, Kiyoyuki MD, Shiro MD, Hiroichiro MD, Tsuneo MD, Youichi MD, Kazuyoshi MD, Kenta MD, Hideaki MD,