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Is it possible to repair a mitral valve and an ascending aortic aneurysm together through a right anterior mini thoracotomy or better to do via a median sternotomy, i see both have been done by this method but not at the same time, possible reasons?

Q: is it possible to repair a mitral valve and an ascending aortic aneurysm together through a right anterior mini thoracotomy or better to do via a median sternotomy, i see both have been done by this method but not at the same time, possible reasons?

: I would have it done by a surgeon with lots of experience and let them choose the approach as they know your anatomy and I do not. They also know what has worked best in their hands (and knife).

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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I would have it done by a surgeon with lots of experience and let them choose the approach as they know your anatomy and I do not. They also know what has worked best in their hands (and knife).

Answered 3/21/2022

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A member asked:

Is it possible to repair a mitral valve and an ascending aortic aneurysm together through a right anterior mini thoracotomy or better to do via a median sternotomy, i see both have been done by this method but not at the same time, possible reasons?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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