| Literature DB >> 7579969 |
S Sasaguri1, Y Hosoda, S Kawasaki, S Yamamoto, M Yamasaki.
Abstract
A simple approach for exposing a difficult mitral valve within a small left atrium is described herein through the report of case. Mobilization of the superior vena cava with direct venous cannulation and extended dissection of the interatrial groove provide excellent mitral valve exposure, even in patients with a small left atrium.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7579969 DOI: 10.1007/BF00311318
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Today ISSN: 0941-1291 Impact factor: 2.549