How to Do It: The Commando Operation for Reconstruction of the Fibrous Skeleton with Double Valve Replacement
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https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1514Abstract
Infiltrative processes that extend into the intervalvular fibrosa, such as infection or calcification, often mandate a complex reconstructive procedure known as the Commando operation. First described less than 20 years ago, this operation is not widely implemented, with experience limited to a few select centers. This report provides a detailed summary of our approach to this intricate procedure.References
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