Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
HEART SURGERY FORUM, cilt.16, sa.2, 2013 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi)
An alternative technique for minimally invasive aortic valve replacement and atrial septal defect repair is described. After a 5-cm skin incision, a key-lock type sternotomy is made. Excellent exposure of the right atrium and aortic valve was achieved. The configuration of the mini-sternotomy (or the lock) limits the movement of the sternal surfaces (or the key) on the lateral and craniocaudal directions.