| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879091 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The incidence of stroke in reoperative MV operations is associated with perfusion strategies, not with the incisional approach. Reoperative sternotomy and minithoracotomy with central cannulation are both useful for reoperative MV procedures and are associated with low stroke rates.
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Authors
Gregory A. MD, Charles F. MD, Gregory H. MD, Patricia PhD, George MD, Alfred T. MD, Aubrey C. MD, Eugene A. MD,