Towards an easier and safer reoperation of the atrioventricular valves: the right anterolateral thoracotomy approach without pericardial dissection.
A simple technique for quicker and safer "redo" operations, is presented. The atrioventricular valves are approached through a right anterolateral thoracotomy without pericardial dissection.
Fundarò
P
P
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, L. Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Santoli
C
C
D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000601:surgery*