Key result
Upper mini sternotomy was considered an excellent option with favorable outcomes compared to full sternotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement in a trial of 50 patients.
Why the study?
Does upper mini sternotomy improve short-term outcomes compared to full sternotomy in patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement?
RCT (n=50)
randomized
No
Does upper mini sternotomy improve short-term outcomes compared to full sternotomy in patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement?
Upper mini sternotomy is a feasible and excellent alternative to full sternotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement with favorable short-term outcomes.
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Supports upper mini-sternotomy for isolated AVR; extends randomized data on minimally invasive valve surgery.
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Aly et al. (2018) conducted an RCT in Aortic valve disease (n=50). Upper mini sternotomy vs. Full sternotomy was evaluated on Short term results. Upper mini sternotomy was considered an excellent option with favorable outcomes compared to full sternotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement in a trial of 50 patients.
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