| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2872200 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Right minithoracotomy compared with median sternotomy for mitral valve surgery was associated with less postoperative atrial fibrillation, respiratory complications, acute renal failure, chest tube output, and use of packed red blood cells. Given study limitations, the RT approach for mitral valve surgery may have advantages over median sternotomy in selected patients.
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Authors
Paul MD, PhD, Mark MD, MHS, Jeffrey G. MD, Carmelo A. MD, Mark MD, Donald MD,