title: Leftsided thoracotomy for coronary artery reoperation.
abstract: 3 cases of coronary reoperations are described in which a leftsided thoracotomy offered considerable advantages. This approach is recommended for certain types of reoperations on the left coronary system.
mesh_terms: D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013903:Thoracic Surgery; D013909:Thorax / Q000601:surgery*