Minimally Invasive Procedure versus Conventional Redo Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients with Previous Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Muhammad Ali Tariq,
Minhail Khalid Malik,
Qazi Shurjeel Uddin
et al.
Abstract:Background
The heightened morbidity and mortality associated with repeat cardiac surgery are well documented. Redo median sternotomy (MS) and minimally invasive valve surgery are options for patients with prior cardiac surgery who require mitral valve surgery (MVS). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the outcomes of redo MS and minimally invasive MVS (MIMVS) in this population.
Methods
We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus for studies comparin… Show more
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