Navia J L, Cosgrove D M
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Nov;62(5):1542-4. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(96)00779-5.
A technique for mitral valve operations is described in which exposure is performed through a small right parasternal incision. Via a transseptal approach, excellent exposure to the mitral valve is obtained, allowing surgical correction of the diseased valve.