Operative approaches to the left atrium and mitral valve apparatus

Operative approaches to the left atrium and mitral valve apparatus

Traditional and alternative approaches to the mitral valve apparatus are presented. The median sternotomy and vertical left atriotomy approach affords adequate exposure in most cases. However, there are occasions when an alternative approach may be warranted.

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Veröffentlicht in:Texas Heart Institute journal 1983-06, Vol.10 (2), p.119-123
Hauptverfasser: Pezzella, A T, Effler, D B, Levy, I E
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Traditional and alternative approaches to the mitral valve apparatus are presented. The median sternotomy and vertical left atriotomy approach affords adequate exposure in most cases. However, there are occasions when an alternative approach may be warranted.
ISSN:0730-2347