Mitral Valve Replacement by Minimally Invasive Right Parasternal Incision: A Case Report.
- Author:
Hark Jei KIM
1
;
Won Min JO
;
Young Ho CHOI
;
Young Sang SHON
;
Wook Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Minimally invasive surgery;
Mitral valve, replacement
- MeSH:
Heart Valve Diseases;
Humans;
Mitral Valve*;
Sternotomy;
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive;
Thoracic Surgery
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
1997;30(10):1015-1018
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Median sternotomy incision is world-widely used for open heart surgery, especially in valvular heart disease. But recently, minimally invasive approach by the right parasternal incision for valvular heart disease was introduced with the many merits by small incision. We experienced 1 case of mitral valve repalcement by right parasternal incision and extended transseptal approach. This technique has no specific complications or problems compared with the median sternotomy and was proven by the excellent exposure. Cosmetically, the patient was satisfied with the incision.
