ArticleJTCVS techniques2020
Loop technique with ink-dot marking test: An alternative strategy to the ink test.
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- Three-dimensional computed tomography analysis of the mitral annulus for mitral annuloplasty in 100 cases of robotic mitral valve repair.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2024Article
- A simple method of functional posterior leaflet height reduction with the loop technique to avoid systolic anterior motion.JTCVS techniques · 2023Article
- Commentary: Don't get lost in the loop.JTCVS techniques · 2020Article
- Commentary: Techniques of mitral valve repair: Is there still "gunpowder" to be invented?JTCVS techniques · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveWe assessed the long-term outcomes of the loop technique with the ink-dot marking test, an alternative to the ink test for aligning the mitral valve (MV) leaflet height, during MV repair.
methodsWe retrospectively reviewed 351 patients who underwent MV repair with the loop technique via median sternotomy or right mini-thoracotomy. The ink-dot marking test involves creation of a dotted line between the rough and clear zones in the anterior leaflet and the center of the posterior leaflet by gentian violet. According to this marking, we adjusted the fixing position of the loops with or without the loop-in-loop technique and additional neochordal repair.
resultsThis study involved 141 women and 210 men (mean age, 63.7 ± 13.0 years). Forty-one patients required additional adjustment after the ink-dot marking test. No significant differences were found in the need for second arrest between patients who did and did not require additional adjustment after the ink-dot marking test (3 vs 32 patients,
conclusionsThe loop technique with the ink-dot marking test provided good early and long-term results. This test may help to decrease residual MR, especially when using the loop technique.
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