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Review
. 2022 Dec;37(12):4064-4071.
doi: 10.1111/jocs.16924. Epub 2022 Sep 18.

A morphofunctional analysis of the regurgitant mitral valve as a guide to repair: Another point of view

Antonio M Calafiore  1 , Sotirios Prapas  1 , Antonio Totaro  2 , Stefano Guarracini  3 , Kostas Katsavrias  1 , Michele Di Mauro  4
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A morphofunctional analysis of the regurgitant mitral valve as a guide to repair: Another point of view

Antonio M Calafiore et al. J Card Surg. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Based on Carpentier's classification and principles, the techniques for mitral valve repair continue to evolve. We herein report our experience with the morphofunctional echocardiographic analysis of single mitral leaflets, as different anatomic features, even if conflicting, may coexist not only in the two leaflets but in the same leaflet as well. A classification is proposed, based on the length (normal, short, or long) and mobility (normal, restricted, or excessive) of mitral leaflets. The surgical techniques adopted for mitral valve repair are the direct consequence of this analysis.

Keywords: mitral valve repair; morphofunctional analysis; prolapse of the mitral valve; secondary mitral regurgitation.

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