Mini-sternotomy versus conventional sternotomy for aortic valve replacement: a randomised controlled trial

Objective To compare clinical and health economic outcomes after manubrium-limited mini-sternotomy (intervention) and conventional median sternotomy (usual care).Design A single-blind, randomised controlled trial.Setting Single centre UK National Health Service tertiary hospital.Participants Adult p...

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Main Authors: Enoch Akowuah, James Mason, Adetayo Kasim, Helen C Hancock, Rebecca H Maier, Gavin Murphy, Andrew Goodwin, W Andrew Owens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/1/e041398.full