Mini ‐sternotomy vs right anterior thoracotomy for aortic valve replacement

ConclusionsThis study highlights important differences in short ‐term outcomes between MS and RAT as approaches for AVR. This has important implications for patient selection, especially in the elderly, where such approaches are becoming more common‐place.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - July 10, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohammad Yousuf Salmasi, Hamish Hamilton, Ishtiaq Rahman, Lueh Chien, Paul Rival, Umberto Benedetto, Christopher Young, Massimo Caputo, Gianni D. Angelini, Hunaid A. Vohra Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research