Comparison of flexible, open with semi-rigid, closed annuloplasty-rings for mitral valve repair

Abstract Background Mitral regurgitation is a frequent valvular disease, with an increasing prevalence. We analysed the long-term outcomes of mitral valve repair procedures conducted over the last 10 years in our clinic using almost exclusively two different annuloplasty ring types. Methods A single...

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Main Authors: Ayse Cetinkaya, Maryam Waheed, Karin Bramlage, Oliver Johannes Liakopoulos, Mohamed Zeriouh, Stefan Hein, Peter Bramlage, Markus Schönburg, Yeong-Hoon Choi, Manfred Richter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01405-1