Mitral valve repair in a transplanted heart via right thoracotomy

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作者
Ladowski, JS [1 ]
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[1] Lutheran Hosp Indiana, Ft Wayne, IN 46804 USA
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10.1016/S0003-4975(00)02138-X
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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With increasing longevity of many heart transplant recipients, the need for cardiac surgery upon the transplanted heart will become more common. Herein is presented an illustrative case that reinforces the utility of a right-side thoracotomy to approach valve repair in the transplanted heart. (Ann Thorac Surg 2000;70:1723-5) (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
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页码:1723 / 1725
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