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Mini-sternotomy versus full sternotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement: A single-center experience.

Ryaan El-AndariAbigail WhiteNicholas M FialkaShubham ShanVinod K ManikalaYonghze HongShaohua Wang
Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2022)
This study examined the long-term outcomes of propensity-matched patients undergoing isolated AVR via FS or MS and identified no significant differences in outcomes over a 5-year follow-up period. The decision for surgical approach is multifactorial and should be decided on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration patient anatomy, surgeon experience, and comfort, as well as patient preference.
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