Modified maze during endoscopic mitral valve surgery: The OLV clinic experience

Jeanmart H., Casselman F., Beelen R., Wellens F., BAKIR İ., Van Praet F., ...More

ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, vol.82, no.5, pp.1765-1769, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 82 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.05.051
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1765-1769
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background. The use of radiofrequency ablation to perform the mini-maze procedure (pulmonary veins isolation) has been reported with good results. The aim of this study was to evaluate our practice with the association of the mini-maze procedure, done with the use of the Cardioblade pen, and minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.