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. 1994;21(2):158–160.

Left Anterolateral Thoracotomy for Simultaneous Correction of Ventricular Septal Defect and Coarctation of the Aorta

Shu-Hsun Chu 1, Nai-Kuan Chou 1, Tsai-Fwu Chou 1, Shoei-Shen Wang 1
PMCID: PMC325151  PMID: 8061540

Abstract

Three patients with ventricular septal defect and coarctation of the aorta were treated successfully by simultaneous correction of both anomalies through a single incision via a left transsternal anterolateral thoracotomy. (Texas Heart Institute Journal 1994; 21:158-60)

Keywords: Aortic coarctation

Keywords: septal defects, ventricular

Keywords: thoracotomy, left anterolateral

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