CASE REPORTS   

Chirurgia 2009 April;22(2):101-2

Copyright © 2009 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA

language: Italian

Redo cardiac surgeries using minimally invasive endoscopic technique: Widening indications

Singh Rathore K., Stuklis R., Edwards J.

Department of CT Surgery Royal Adelaide Hospital North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia

We are reporting the use of minimally invasive endoscopic technique in cases of paravalvular leak of mitral valve. One patient was managed with repair of annulus, while other needed re-replacement of valve. This technique provides less cardiac trauma, less dissection and good exposure.