An alternative "no resection" technique for posterior mitral leaflet prolapse repair: Reverse T-plasty

Abstract

Reverse T-plasty is an alternative "no resection" technique for posterior mitral leaflet prolapse repair that is inspired by butterfly resection. It combines mediolateral and anteroposterior plane foldings of the posterior leaflet without any resection and shortens cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamping time. Copyright © 2014 by the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.