The double orifice repair was done in 72 patients
(59.5%), while the paracommissural E-to-E repair was
done in 49 patients (40.5%). A double orifice repair was
carried out in the redo patient with posterior leaflet
prolapse after previous Carpentier annuloplasty. In this
case, the procedure was successfully carried out leaving
the previously implanted ring in site.