Publications by authors named "Yun Ge Cheng"

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of thoracoscopic cardiac surgical procedures under extracorporeal circulation.

Methods: From May 2000 to May 2006, 674 patients received thoracoscopic cardiac surgery under extracorporeal circulation. These procedures included atrial septal defect occlusion for 238 patients, ventricular septal defect occlusion for 380 patients and mitral valve replacement for 56 patients.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study discusses the use of video-assisted thoracoscopy for surgical closure of heart septal defects in 12 patients aged 10 to 26.
  • Three small incisions were made to access the heart, allowing for advanced techniques like catheter insertion and extracorporeal circulation.
  • All patients successfully had their heart defects repaired, with no complications or residual issues observed post-surgery.
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