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Ann Thorac Surg 1981;31:478-479
© 1981 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Entanglement of Sutures with Struts of Mitral Bioprosthesis: How to Prevent It

N. Spampinato, M.D.*, D. Iorio, M.D.

Department of Cardiac Surgery, II Medical School, University of Naples, Naples, Italy

Accepted for publication June 6, 1980.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Spampinato, Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Naples Medical School, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy

A simple device created to prevent the entanglement of sutures with the struts of a bioprosthesis in the mitral position is presented. The technique appears to be effective, safe for the valve cusps, and easy to employ.






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