Minimally invasive surgical closure of atrial septal defects via a right anterior thoracotomy.
Singapore Med J
; 40(4): 271-2, 1999 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-10487082
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Surgical closure of the atrial septal defect (ASD) is a low-risk operation with little post-operative morbidity involved. The standard approach to ASD closure is via a median sternotomy. However the post-operative midline scar is cosmetically undesirable. PATIENTS We report our experience with four female patients who have undergone closure of ASD through a right anterior thoracotomy and a left groin incision for femoral cannulation.RESULTS:
Post-operative recovery was uneventful. The cosmetic results of their operations were good.CONCLUSION:
Closure of ASD via a right anterior approach is a safe method and should preferably be used in young female patients, as better cosmetic results are expected.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Toracotomia
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Minimamente Invasivos
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Comunicação Interatrial
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Singapore Med J
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Singapura