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Fig. 1 | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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From: Right anterolateral thoracotomy: an attractive alternative to repeat sternotomy for high-risk patients undergoing reoperative mitral and tricuspid valve surgery

Fig. 1

a CT scan shows the firm adhesion between the right ventricle and the sternum in high-risk patients; b CT scan shows the firm adhesion between the right atrium and the sternum in high-risk patients; c The exposure by the right anterolateral thoracotomy after beginning of cardiopulmonary bypass; d The primary incision (black arrow) and the redo incision (blue arrow)

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