Comparison between minimal right vertical infra-axillary thoracotomy and standard median sternotomy for repair of atrial septal defects

Background: The minimal right vertical infra-axillary thoracotomy could be a safe and cosmetic alternative to standard median sternotomy. This study reviews our results and experience with a minimal right vertical infra-axillary thoracotomy technique for the repair of atrial septal defects compared...

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Main Authors: Hafize Yaliniz, Mehmet Sah Topcuoglu, Ugur Gocen, Atakan Atalay, Vecih Keklik, Yuksel Basturk, Yasemin Gunes, Mediha Turktan, Orhan Kemal Salih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-10-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958415000093