| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871462 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is a safe and comparable alternative to standard sternotomy in patients at high risk, with similar early mortality and repair rate and better postoperative outcomes, although a longer cardiopulmonary bypass time is required.
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Authors
Marco MD, Khalil MD, PhD, Roberto MD, Giuseppe MD, PhD, Patrizio MD, PhD, Thanos MD, PhD,