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  • Title: Leaflet folding plasty combined with annular plication for mitral valve repair.
    Author: Nakajima M, Tsuchiya K, Inoue H, Kobayashi K, Mizutani E, Takizawa K.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2004 Mar; 77(3):1103-4. PubMed ID: 14992946.
    Abstract:
    We describe a new technique of mitral valve repair based on two reconstructive techniques: (1) the folding leaflet method, and (2) the classic annular plication. This combination appears to be useful in cases with a large prolapsing posterior mitral leaflet with excessive leaflet height or in cases with commissural prolapse involving both the anterior and posterior leaflets.
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