Minithoracotomy versus sternotomy in mitral valve surgery: meta-analysis from recent matched and randomized studies

Minithoracotomy versus sternotomy in mitral valve surgery: meta-analysis from recent matched and randomized studies

Abstract Background There is still ongoing debate about the benefits of mini-thoracotomy (MTH) approach in mitral valve surgery in comparison with complete sternotomy (STER). This study aims to update the current evidence with mortality as primary end point. Methods The MEDLINE and EMBASE databases...

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Main Authors: Adel Al Shamry, Margaux Jegaden, Salah Ashafy, Armand Eker, Olivier Jegaden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Mitral valve surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Minithoracotomy
Sternotomy
Meta-analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02229-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02229-x

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