| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10212917 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Proximal thoracic aortic surgical procedures for aortic aneurysms in the United States are associated with a low operative mortality rate of 2.2% for elective cases. Risk of operative death decreases significantly at an annual center volume of more than 20 to 25 cases per year.
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Authors
Makoto MD, Kayoko DVM, MPH, Xiaofei PhD, Abeel A. MD, James J. MD, PhD, Umer MD, John A. MD, Arnar MD,