The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 42, 336-337, Copyright © 1986 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Alternative method to improve exposure for difficult mitral valve procedures
A Zacharias
Although the classical approaches for mitral valve surgery have remained
standard over the years, variations have been described and implemented in
an attempt to improve exposure of the mitral valve apparatus. A technical
alternative that affords excellent exposure of the roof of the left atrium,
allowing for an enlarged left atriotomy and precluding the need for more
radical surgical maneuvers and their potential complications, is described.