Reoperative mitral valve surgery via right thoracotomy: decreased blood loss and improved hemodynamics.
Braxton J, Higgins R, Schwann T, Sanchez J, Dewar M, Kopf G, Hammond G, Letsou G, Elefteriades J. Reoperative mitral valve surgery via right thoracotomy: decreased blood loss and improved hemodynamics. The Journal Of Heart Valve Disease 1996, 5: 169-73. PMID: 8665010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitral valve surgeryReoperative mitral valve surgeryRight thoracotomy approachThoracotomy approachBlood lossValve surgeryInotropic supportBypass timeThoracotomy patientsRight thoracotomyOperative timeRight antero-lateral thoracotomyUnderwent mitral valve replacementPaO2/FiO2 ratioRedo mitral valve surgeryBioprosthetic valve failureProlonged hospital courseSevere pulmonary dysfunctionSignificant inotropic supportCardiopulmonary bypass timeLength of ICUMitral valve proceduresMitral valve replacementCoronary artery graftsExcessive blood loss