Table 1 Causes of reoperation
Sternotomy group (146) | Thoracotomy group (62) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aortic valve | 33 | 0 | 33 |
Mitral valve | 12 | 27 | 39 |
Tricuspid valve | 1 | 19 | 20 |
Combined valve | 15 | 8 | 23 |
Paravalvular leakage of prosthetic MV | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Congenital | 33 | 2 | 35 |
Aorta | 21 | 0 | 21 |
Coronary | 15 | 0 | 15 |
DCMP | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Others | 6 | 1 | 7 |