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The edge-to-edge (EE) technique is a method to treat mitral valve (MV) regurgitation by suturing the edges of the leaflets at the site of regurgitation. Although the method is technically simple, its application should follow precise rules to avoid complications and to ensure durable results.
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Fumero, A., De Bonis, M. (2015). Technical Aspects: Sternotomy and Minimally Invasive Approaches. In: Alfieri, O., De Bonis, M., La Canna, G. (eds) Edge-to-Edge Mitral Repair. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19893-4_3
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