Minimally invasive mitral valve operations

J L Navia; D M Cosgrove 3rd

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(96)00779-5

Minimally invasive mitral valve operations

Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Nov;62(5):1542-4. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(96)00779-5.

Authors

J L Navia¹, D M Cosgrove 3rd

Affiliation

¹ Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.

PMID: 8893611
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(96)00779-5

Abstract

A technique for mitral valve operations is described in which exposure is performed through a small right parasternal incision. Via a transseptal approach, excellent exposure to the mitral valve is obtained, allowing surgical correction of the diseased valve.

MeSH terms

Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Valve Diseases / surgery
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
Mitral Valve*
Treatment Outcome