Table 2 Departure site of the mitral valve, loop set count, planned and actually used ring sizes, changes in surgical plan, and residual postoperative MR
Cases | Prolapse site | Suggested loop (set) | Suggested AC length (Pm/Al) | Ring size suggested/implanted | Difference between suggested and implanted | Residual MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | P1P2 | 4 | 13/17 | 34/34 | - | - |
2 | A1P1 | 4 | 17/19 | 34/34 | - | - |
3 | A3P3Pcom | 6 | 16/18 | 32/32 | 3-mm extension of artificial chordae | - |
4 | P1P2P3 | 8 | 20/21 | 35/35 | - | - |
5 | A1A2 | 8 | 21/24 | 35/35 | - | Mild |
6 | A1A2A3 | 6 | 20/22 | 30/30 | - | - |
7 | A2A3P2P3 | 6 | 20/21 | 32/30 | Changed ring size | - |
8 | A2A3P2P3 | 4 | 21/- | 35/33 | Changed ring size, one additional 19-mm artificial chord | - |
9 | P1P2P3 | 8 | 20/20 | 32/32 | - | - |
10 | P1P2P3 | 8 | 20/20 | 36/36 | - | - |