Smedira, N G Repair of anterior leaflet prolapse: chordal transfer is superior to chordal shortening. [electronic resource] - The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Aug 1996 - 287-91; discussion 291-2 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article ISSN: 0022-5223 Standard No.: 10.1016/S0022-5223(96)70251-9 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Actuarial AnalysisAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChordae Tendineae--surgeryDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesForecastingHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedMitral Valve--surgeryMitral Valve Insufficiency--surgeryMitral Valve Prolapse--surgeryRecurrenceReoperationRetrospective StudiesRupture, SpontaneousSurvival Rate