The clamshell incision provides adequate exposure for aortic valve replacement and coronary revascularization

S. Adil Husain; Wayne E. Richenbacher

The clamshell incision provides adequate exposure for aortic valve replacement and coronary revascularization

S. Adil Husain, Wayne E. Richenbacher

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Abstract

The standard median sternotomy provides ready access to all surfaces of the heart and the ascending aorta. When cosmetic considerations, associated medical conditions, such as an esophageal stoma, or tracheostomy preclude use of the median sternotomy, a bilateral transverse sternotomy will provide excellent exposure of the entire ascending aorta and the lateral and inferior walls of the heart.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	136-137
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Cardiac Surgery
Volume	13
Issue number	2
State	Published - Mar 1 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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