Flexible band versus rigid ring annuloplasty for functional tricuspid regurgitation: two different patterns of right heart reverse remodelling

摘要

OBJECTIVESAnnuloplasty bands and rings are widely used to treat functional tricuspid regurgitation (TR). However, the question as to which is the ideal annuloplasty device remains open. Early and late outcomes of tricuspid valve annuloplasty with flexible band (B-TVA) or rigid ring (R-TVA) are compared in the present study.