| Cox maze procedure | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Maze procedure |
| ICD-9-CM | 37.33 |
The Cox maze procedure, also known as maze procedure, is a type of heart surgery for atrial fibrillation.
"Maze" refers to the series of incisions arranged in a maze-like pattern in the atria. Today, various methods of minimally invasive maze procedures, collectively named minimaze procedures, are used.