Minimal-Access “J” or “j” Sternotomy for Valvular, Aortic, and Coronary Operations or Reoperations Lars G. Svensson, MD, PhD The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Volume 64, Issue 5, Pages 1501-1503 (November 1997) DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00927-2 Copyright © 1997 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Skin incision. (© 1997 Lahey Hitchcock Clinic; reprinted with permission.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 1997 64, 1501-1503DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00927-2) Copyright © 1997 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Sternal incisions. (© 1997 Lahey Hitchcock Clinic; reprinted with permission.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 1997 64, 1501-1503DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00927-2) Copyright © 1997 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Cannulation. A superior vena caval right-angled cannula is used for mitral valve procedures. Top inset shows aortic and transaortic annulus mitral valve replacement. Bottom inset shows transseptal mitral valve exposure. (© 1997 Lahey Hitchcock Clinic; reprinted with permission.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 1997 64, 1501-1503DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00927-2) Copyright © 1997 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions