Mitral valve surgery: comparison between superior septal and left atrial approaches

Background Mitral valve (MV) is one of the most complex structures in human heart with a challenging exposure. Traditionally, MV is approached via left atriotomy (LAA) while superior septal approach (SSA) is an alternative. Objective:  is to highlight the merits and demerits of these two approaches...

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Main Authors: Abdulsalam Yaseen Taha, Shkar Raouf Haji Saed, Amanj Kamal Mohammed, Jivara Hama Nadr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine University of Baghdad 2021-02-01
Series:مجلة كلية الطب
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Online Access:https://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/1810