Right-sided partial sternotomy for minimally invasive valve operation: "open door method".

Kasegawa, H; Shimokawa, T; Matsushita, Y; Kamata, S; Ida, T; Kawase, M · Ann Thorac Surg · 1998

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Abstract

A simple technique for minimally invasive valve operations is described. With a 10-cm midline skin incision, excellent exposure of both the mitral and aortic valves is achieved through a right-sided partial sternotomy, which enables us to perform easy repair or replacement of these valves.

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