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. 2014 Sep;98(3):1124-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.01.066.

The imbrication technique: an alternative to the sliding leaflet technique

Peter W Hashim  1 , Roland Assi  1 , Sabet W Hashim  2
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The imbrication technique: an alternative to the sliding leaflet technique

Peter W Hashim et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

Systolic anterior motion (SAM) represents a common and troublesome complication of mitral valve repair. The prevention of SAM has traditionally been based on the sliding leaflet technique, which involves resection of posterior leaflet tissue. However, this approach has not been universally adopted owing to its technical difficulty and inconsistent efficacy. We present an imbrication technique that avoids additional leaflet resection and achieves a reliable prevention of SAM. The approach has been successfully implemented in the treatment of 124 consecutive patients at high risk for SAM.

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