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From: Long-term outcome of extensive mitral valve reconstruction with autologous pericardium and artificial chordae for treatment of destructive active infective endocarditis of the mitral valve

Fig. 2

Surgical procedures for each patient with preoperative echocardiography. a Patient 1: A2 reconstruction with autologous pericardium + two pairs of artificial chordae + P2 quadrangular resection and suture + mitral annuloplasty using a 26-mm Physio II ring. b Patient 2: P3 reconstruction with autologous pericardium + mitral annuloplasty using a 28-mm Physio II ring. c Patient 3: A3/P2–3 reconstruction with autologous pericardium + three pairs of artificial chordae + mitral annuloplasty using a 26-mm Physio II ring. d Patient 4: P2–3 reconstruction with autologous pericardium + one pair of artificial chordae + mitral annuloplasty using a 32-mm Physio II ring

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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