This technique using only 3/0 polypropylene suture, provides reconstruction appropriate to the anatomy and physiopathology of functional tricuspid insufficiency. Problems such as the gliding effect, pannus formation, and infection, should be minimal. The technique was successfully applied in 3 patients.
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