Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
1998 Jan;31(1):52-54.
Double Valve Replacement via Ministernotomy: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inha Hospital, Inha University Medical Center, Korea.
Abstract
- Recently, several versatile approaches via limited incision have been developed for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. As the incision is limited, it is often dfficult to get a satisfactory operative field, especially for the manipulation of two separate lesions such as simultaneous mitral and aortic valve disease with a single limited incision. Here, we describe a case of successful double valve replacement via ministernotomy, which was followed by two cases of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via transsternal approach. The operative field was unexceptionally satisfactory and the postoperative patient's acceptance was high. The methodology is described with a review of the relevant literatures.
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