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Mitral valve operation via Port Access versus median sternotomy.

Mitral valve operation via Port Access versus median sternotomy.

Authors :
Glower, D D
Landolfo, K P
Clements, F
Debruijn, N P
Stafford-Smith, M
Smith, P K
Duhaylongsod, F
Source :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery; October 1998, Vol. 14 Issue: Supplement 1 pS143-S147, 5p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

The advantages and disadvantages of minimally invasive Port Access mitral valve operation have not been defined relative to standard median sternotomy. A study was therefore designed to delineate differences in outcome from mitral operation via Port Access versus sternotomy in comparable patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10107940 and 1873734X
Volume :
14
Issue :
Supplement 1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs64661772
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s1010-7940(98)00123-7