Vertical Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of Ventricular Septal Defects in Infants and Children: Experience with 50 Consecutive Cases

The outcomes of the right axillary thoracotomy for repairing ventricular septal defects in children are excellent. The approach is safe and is associated with superior cosmetic results and very short hospital stay. It should be strongly considered as an alternate to sternotomy for closure of ventricular septal defects.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
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2026-03-23
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd13030147
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Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
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Vertical Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of Ventricular Septal Defects in Infants and Children: Experience with 50 Consecutive Cases

Yasin Essa, Joseph Giamelli, Mahmoud I. Salem, Alexander J.C. Mittnacht et al.
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
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Vertical Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of Ventricular Septal Defects in Infants and Children: Experience with 50 Consecutive Cases

Yasin Essa, Joseph Giamelli, Mahmoud I. Salem, Alexander J.C. Mittnacht, Ali H. Mashadi, Sameh M. Said
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The outcomes of the right axillary thoracotomy for repairing ventricular septal defects in children are excellent. The approach is safe and is associated with superior cosmetic results and very short hospital stay. It should be strongly considered as an alternate to sternotomy for closure of ventricular septal defects.

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and DiseaseVol. 13(3)
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Vertical Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of Ventricular Septal Defects in Infants and Children: Experience with 50 Consecutive Cases — Yasin Essa, Joseph Giamelli, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS