Andy Wellsover 6 years ago

Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacements through J-type Partial Sternotomy

This video demonstrates a technique for performing aortic and mitral valve replacements simultaneously through a partial sternotomy with an excellent exposure of the corresponding anatomical structures. The patient was an 86-year-old male patient who presented with a case of severe aortic and mitral valve regurgitation, CHF, and hypertension. A minimally invasive approach was performed through a 6 cm skin incision and an upper partial sternotomy with extension to the third right intercostal space.