Minimally Invasive Versus Sternotomy Approach for Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients Greater Than 70 Years Old: A Propensity-Matched Comparison David M. Holzhey, MD, William Shi, Michael A. Borger, MD, PhD, Joerg Seeburger, MD, Jens Garbade, MD, PhD, Bettina Pfannmüller, MD, Friedrich W. Mohr, MD, PhD The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Volume 91, Issue 2, Pages 401-405 (February 2011) DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.08.006 Copyright © 2011 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Adjusted odds ratios for postoperative complications. (GI = gastrointestinal; MACCE = major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular event; postop-PM = postoperative pacemaker.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2011 91, 401-405DOI: (10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.08.006) Copyright © 2011 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Long-term survival for matched patients. (HR = hazard ratio; CI = confidence interval.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2011 91, 401-405DOI: (10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.08.006) Copyright © 2011 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions