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- Chordal transfer is a technique to repair anterior leaflet prolapse. The chordae are transferred from the posterior leaflet to the anterior leaflet. Then, the posterior leaflet is repaired by quadrangular resection or sliding leaflet repair method as described above.
- Placement of the annuloplasty band completes the repair.
- A post op transesophageal echo reveals no anterior leaflet prolapse and only trivial regurgitation (leak).
- Chordal transfer offers a successful option for anterior leaflet prolapse, with 10 year freedom from reoperation greater than 90 percent.
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