Minimally invasive mitral valve operations.
A technique for mitral valve operations is described in which exposure is performed through a small right parasternal incision. Via a transseptal approach, excellent exposure to the mitral valve is obtained, allowing surgical correction of the diseased valve.
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
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JL
Navia
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DM
Cosgrove
D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008943:Mitral Valve; D016896:Treatment Outcome