Operative Approaches to the Left Atrium and Mitral Valve Apparatus

AUTOR(ES)

Pezzella, A. Thomas

RESUMO

Traditional and alternative approaches to the mitral valve apparatus are presented. The median sternotomy and vertical left atriotomy approach affords adequate exposure in most cases. However, there are occasions when an alternative approach may be warranted.

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