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An Anatomical Study of Nerves at Risk During Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery
Published on: February 17, 2018
[Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery]
Mikael Kastengren1, Magnus Dalén1, Göran Källner1
1Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset - Tema Hjärta & Kärl Stockholm, Sweden Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset - Tema Hjärta & Kärl Stockholm, Sweden.
Abstract:
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery Conventional mitral valve surgery is performed through a full median sternotomy. Minimal invasive mitral valve surgery was introduced in the mid 1990s and is performed through a right mini-thoracotomy. Minimal access mitral valve surgery has grown in popularity and by reducing surgical trauma potential benefits include decreased postoperative bleeding and pain, reduced incidence of sternal wound infections and shortened recovery period after surgery. We report our experience in 97 patients operated during one year where mitral valve surgery was performed through a minimally invasive technique.
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