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Case Reports
. 2023 Sep 18:22:108-111.
doi: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2023.09.008. eCollection 2023 Dec.

Mini-mitral simulation simplified

Jennifer L Perri  1 , Tom C Nguyen  2
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Mini-mitral simulation simplified

Jennifer L Perri et al. JTCVS Tech. .
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Foam template facilitates practice of all steps of minimally invasive mitral valve repair.
Figure 1
Figure 1
Foam template: the backward “L” is used for pericardial retraction stitches, 4 lines for the antegrade cardioplegia U-stitches, 2 lines for the left ventricular vent U-stitch, a hexagon for the annulus stitches, dots for the neochords, and one long line for the atriotomy closure.
Figure 2
Figure 2
The diagram illustrates the order and needle angle of annulus stitch placement.
Figure 3
Figure 3
A quick knot is constructed by tying 6 to 8 knots with PROLENE suture, leaving a loop at the end. The stitch is pulled through the loop in surgery, creating a knot at the end of a running suture. This allows the surgeon to avoid using a knot pusher and can reduce cross clamp time during the case.
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