title: Incisional left atrial isolation for ablation of atrial fibrillation in mitral valve surgery.
abstract: The renewed interest in surgical techniques for atrial fibrillation (AF) limited to the left atrium has risen the importance of the original technique of left atrial isolation by means of surgical incision. Transmurality of lesions and cost containment are strong elements to be appreciated in this technique.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Surgery Unit, Ospedale S.Chiara, Trento, Italy.
authors.forename: Angelo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Graffigna
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Branzoli
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sinelli
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vigano