Less invasive cardiac operations through a median sternotomy: 100 consecutive cases

Background. In the beginning of 1997, we developed a routine approach to intracardiac operations through a less invasive median sternotomy. A limited (6 to 9 cm) median skin incision followed by a subcomplete (manubrium and body) median sternotomy makes opening and closing of the chest easier; conve...

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