Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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A Totally Thoracoscopic Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

  • Choi, Sung Sil (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital)
  • Received : 2012.12.07
  • Accepted : 2013.07.15
  • Published : 2013.12.05
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Abstract

We report the case of a 72-year-old female with persistent atrial fibrillation who underwent a totally thoracoscopic ablation. A successful normal sinus conversion was achieved.

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