Mitral valve replacement under video assistance through a minithoracotomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Minimally invasive techniques for mitral valve replacement offer an alternative for selected patients. In this report we present a woman with recurrent mitral valve stenosis, after mitral valve repair 10 years ago, who underwent mitral valve replacement through a minithoracotomy using stereo video assistance in combination with direct vision.
Medical subject headings
- Endoscopy
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Thoracotomy