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Table 3 Reoperation for recurrent severe mitral regurgitation after mitral valve repair

From: Recurrent mitral regurgitation after mitral valve repair for bileaflet lesions in the modern era

No.

Age/sex

Repair technique at initial repair

Redo-operative findings

Redo-operative procedures

1

70/M

Artificial neochordae of A2–3

Elongation of artificial neochordae of A2–3.

Re-repair with artificial neochordae of A2–3.

4

77/F

Artificial neochordae of A2 + P2

Elongation of artificial neochordae to P2, PML thickening.

Re-replacement with bioprosthesis.

9

69/M

Triangular resection + Artificial neochordae of A1, Commissural plication of AC

A1 prolapse, P1 tethering.

Re-repair with commissural plication of AC.

  1. AC anterolateral commissure, PML posterior mitral leaflet