D. Craig Miller, M.D.
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Influence of anterior mitral leaflet second-order chordae on leaflet dynamics and valve competence.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2001; (2): 535-40; discussion 541
Chordal transposition is used in mitral valve repair, yet the effects of second-order chord transection on valve function have not been extensively studied. We evaluated leaflet coaptation, three-dimensional anterior mitral valve leaflet shape, and valve competence after cutting anterior second-order chordae.
