Comparison of meta-analytical estimates of outcomes after Alfieri or neochordal repair in isolated anterior mitral prolapse.
Sherif KhairallahMohammed RahoumaAnas DabshaMichelle R DemetresMario Fl GaudinoStephanie L MickPublished in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2023)
Alfieri repair may be associated with a lower incidence of recurrent MR compared with neochordae-based repair in the setting of isolated degenerative anterior mitral pathology. This is the first such meta-analysis and further inquiry into this area is needed.