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Title:

Partial median "I" sternotomy: minimally invasive alternate approach for aortic valve replacement.

Document type:
Journal Article; Editorial Material
Author(s):
Boehm, J; Libera, P; Will, A; Martinoff, S; Wildhirt, SM
Abstract:
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement using the inversed L-like partial upper sternotomy has evolved during the last 10 years. It is performed with excellent results with regard to sternal stability and cosmesis. However, the lateral incision may result in sternal overriding, instability, or fracture. We present an alternate minimally invasive approach to aortic valve replacement. We performed a partial median "I" sternotomy in 30 consecutive patients: After a 6- to 8-cm skin incision, the...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
84
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
1053-5
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.12.042
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17720441
Print-ISSN:
0003-4975
TUM Institution:
Institut für Radiologie; Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange)
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