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This video details a simple and reproducible technique for safe sternal reentry, even if the aorta is breached on entry.
May 24, 2008
Patients are selected for bilateral closed chest pulmonary vein (PV) isolation, left atrial appendage excision, directed partial cardiac denervation, and PV electrocardiograms (MiniMAZE-Wolf technique), based on the following criteria...
May 24, 2008
Operative Steps
Incision
A midline sternotomy is generally employed
A minimal approach using a lower ½ sternotomy may also be employed.
Cardiopulmonary bypass
May 4, 2008
STSA 2006
April 10, 2008
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection of the left upper lobe to a vertical vein is a rare congenital anomaly which can give rise to significant left-to-right cardiac shunting. We present the surgical technique employed in addressing this lesion through a left thoracotomy and include a video demonstration of the procedure.
April 10, 2008
Introduction
March 11, 2008
STSA 2006
Editor's Note
