Port-Access minimally invasive mitral valve surgery carries a risk of severe incisional pain and long thoracic nerve injury, potentially complicating postoperative recovery.
Heightens vigilance for nerve injury after Port-Access mitral surgery; leaves open incidence, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
Implications The authors describe the occurrence of severe postoperative pain and long thoracic nerve injury after Port-Access minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. The potential for these events and the impact on postoperative hospitalization and rehabilitation are emphasized.
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