Ministernotomy for Aortic Valve Replacement Versus Conventional Sternotomy, a Choice for a Better outcome

Conclusion​ Ministernotomy Aortic valve replacement was found to be a safe procedure​ compared to full sternotomy approach. Patients who had their surgery through the mini approach had less amount of blood loss, blood transfusion requirements, ventilation time which all led to less duration of ICU and hos pital stay, resulting in a better outcome for the .patients
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research