Percutaneous vascular closure device in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery

ConclusionsPercutaneous femoral artery cannulation using a novel plug-based VCD in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery eliminates traditional complications frequently seen with surgical cut-down with no femoral access site seroma and infection though at the expense of an increased risk for vascular complications.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research