Abstract
Left thoracotomy is a recognized, albeit not a commonly used, approach for mitral valve exposure. This approach represents a good alternative to repeat median sternotomy and repeat right thoracotomy, especially in cases of hostile mediastinum. We present a 72-year-old woman who underwent a beating heart left thoracotomy repair of recurrent severe mitral periprosthetic regurgitation in the presence of a porcelain aorta.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e103-e105 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 113 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2022 |
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