s/w to box

[KMATTOX at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/1/2007 9:33:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
Rgross at harthosp.org writes:

You  neglected F - that shoudl be the clamshell, which I believe in this
case  would give you the ability to quickly look at the back of the heart
- after  you temporize the anterior hole(s)  -  as you are getting  ready
to roll to the OR.
Ron



I have no problem with that incision if it is needed.   I would  merely start 
with left anteriolateral.   With a SW between the  nipples, I would have no 
problem with a median sternotomy
 
k



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