Innovations : technology and techniques in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
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Innovations (Phila) · Sep 2014
Outcomes of aortic valve and concomitant ascending aorta replacement performed via a minimally invasive right thoracotomy approach.
Replacement of the aortic valve with concomitant replacement of the ascending aorta performed via a minimally invasive right anterior thoracotomy approach has not been reported. We evaluated the feasibility and safety of this procedure. ⋯ Minimally invasive AVR with concomitant replacement of the ascending aorta, via a right anterior thoracotomy approach, can be performed with low morbidity and mortality.