Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012; 60(01): 087-090
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1250731
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Left-sided Approach for Cardiac Procedure and Thoracoplasty in a Patient with Marfan Syndrome

J. Shimamura
1   Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
,
H. Kubota
1   Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
,
K. Sudo
1   Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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19. Juli 2010

25. November 2010

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16. März 2011 (online)

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Abstract

We present a case of a 20-year-old female in whom we successfully performed a simultaneous Bentall procedure and thoracoplasty by initially removing only the left side of the costal cartilages. This modified sternal elevation technique offered chest stability and an excellent surgical view, and the postoperative course was satisfactory.