Should a video-assisted mini-thoracotomy be the approach of choice for reoperative mitral valve surgery?
Minimally invasive video-assisted mitral valve operations may be performed safely and efficiently in patients with prior cardiac surgery. Demonstrated advantages include fewer red blood cell and blood product transfusions, as well as decreased intubation time and length of hospital stay.
There is a significantly increased risk of AUS reoperation among men using oral corticosteroids.