The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Nov 1996
Rationale of the Cox maze procedure for atrial fibrillation during redo mitral valve operations.
The frequency of reoperation for mitral valve diseases with chronic atrial fibrillation has increased steadily. This study examined the rationale for using the Cox maze operation for atrial fibrillation during redo mitral valve operations. ⋯ These results suggest that the maze procedure should be considered in selected patients who have a high possibility of regaining sinus rhythm during redo mitral valve operations.