Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
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Redo mitral valve repair or replacement through the right chest

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Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 27-35 , February 2003

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