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. 2020 Mar;12(3):724–732. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2019.12.105

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2020 Journal of Thoracic Disease. All rights reserved.

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Intraoperative images showing PTFE-chordae implantation technique. (A) A figure of eight insertion of the PTFE-chordae at the fibrous band. (B) Insertion of both arms into the free leaflet margin and creating a lock suture. (C) Adjusting the length of the PTFE chordae using 2 forceps. (D) Back stitch to knot the chordae at the ventricular side. PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene.