Isolated coarctation repair through a left thoracotomy in children.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122003663
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Isolated aortic coarctation performed through a left thoracotomy resection and end-to-end anastomosis results in low mortality and morbidity rates. Recoarctation and late hypertension are among the most important complications after such repairs. In this… read more here.
Keywords: coarctation; end end; isolated coarctation; left thoracotomy ... See more keywords
Arduous redo made simple by “lateral approach”‐pulmonary valve replacement via mini left thoracotomy
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14938
Abstract: We present a follow‐up case of total anomalous pulmonary vein repair and pulmonary valvotomy done 21 years back presented with severe pulmonary regurgitation. Magnetic resonance imaging shows the right ventricle end‐diastolic volume and end‐systolic volume… read more here.
Keywords: mini left; left thoracotomy; valve replacement; pulmonary valve ... See more keywords
Left thoracotomy approach for aortic root surgery.
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DOI: 10.5830/cvja-2022-014
Abstract: Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease of connective tissue affecting approximately one in 5 000 people. However, the majority of patients (60-80%) with Marfan syndrome have some degree of aortic root dilation or thoracic… read more here.
Keywords: root; aortic root; left thoracotomy; marfan syndrome ... See more keywords