Turk Gogus Kalp Dama
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Turk Gogus Kalp Dama · Jul 2019
Mini-thoracotomy versus median sternotomy for atrial septal defect closure: Should mini-thoracotomy be applied as a standard technique?
This study aims to compare outcomes of minithoracotomy versus median sternotomy for atrial septal defect closure. ⋯ Mini-thoracotomy should be kept in mind as a favorable alternative to sternotomy following a satisfactory learning curve period with less cost and higher patient benefit.