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Ann Thorac Surg 1978;25:459-462
© 1978 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Modified Continuous Suture Technique for Mitral Valve Replacement

Section of Thoracic, Cardiovascular and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN

Accepted for publication August 10, 1977.

^* Address reprint requests to Dr. Pluth, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55901

A modified continuous suture technique for mitral valve replacement is described which retains desirable features of the less expedient interrupted suture technique. An initial experience with this technique in more than 300 patients has encouraged its continued use.

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