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MMCTS (September 18, 2009). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2008.003640
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Mitral annuloplasty

Francesco Maisano, Raja Skantharaja, Paolo Denti, Andrea Giacomini and Ottavio Alfieri*

Department of Cardiac Surgery, San Raffaele Hospital Milan, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy

* Corresponding author: Tel.: +39-02-2643 7109; fax: +39-02-2643 7125. ottavio.alfieri{at}hsr.it

Annuloplasty is an essential component of surgical mitral valve repair to stabilize the repair and improve leaflet coaptation, decrease the stress on the leaflets and sutures, and increase the durability of the reconstructive procedure. Different annuloplasty methods and devices are available. The procedure can be carried out with minimal risks and satisfactory effects if choice of the appropriate device, sizing and implant technique follow a standardized approach which is described below.

Key Words: Mitral annuloplasty • Mitral valve repair

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