Khargi, K Saline-irrigated, cooled-tip radiofrequency ablation is an effective technique to perform the maze procedure. [electronic resource] - The Annals of thoracic surgery Sep 2001 - S1090-5 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial ISSN: 0003-4975 Standard No.: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02940-x doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedAtrial Fibrillation--complicationsCardiac Surgical Procedures--methodsCatheter Ablation--instrumentationFemaleHeart Atria--surgeryHeart Valve Diseases--complicationsHumansMaleMiddle AgedMitral Valve--surgeryPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesTreatment Outcome