Mitral valve replacement under video assistance through a minithoracotomy.

Benetti, F J; Rizzardi, J L; Pire, L; Polanco, A · Ann Thorac Surg · 1997

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.

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