| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2878582 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
These data indicate that long-term outcomes after minimally invasive mitral repair are excellent and equivalent to results achieved with sternotomy. In view of previously published advantages of short-term morbidity, minimally invasive approaches to mitral valve surgery deserve expanded use.
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Authors
Aubrey C. MD, Charles F. MD, Greg H. MD, Gregory A. MD, George MD, Patricia PhD, Margaret MSN, Alfred T. MD, Eugene A. MD,