Minimal access excision via mini-sternotomy is a safe and cosmetically favorable approach for removing aortic valve papillary fibroelastomas.
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Mini-sternotomy may support safe, cosmetic resection of aortic valve fibroelastomas in select cases; this Level 5 report leaves open the need for comparative trials.
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