| Literature DB >> 9485278 |
H Kasegawa1, T Shimokawa, Y Matsushita, S Kamata, T Ida, M Kawase.
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.Mesh：
Year: 1998 PMID： 9485278 DOI： 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)01332-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN： 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330