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

YALINIZ H., topçuoğlu M. Ş., GÖÇEN U., atalay A., keklik V., baştürk Y., ...More

ASIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.38, no.4, pp.199-204, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2015.01.008
  • Journal Name: ASIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.199-204
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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 with standard median sternotomy.